Lemon Basil

25 Seeds+

🌿 Lemon Basil Seeds
Ocimum × citriodorum

A citrus-kissed twist on classic basil 🍋🌱, Lemon Basil is beloved in Southeast Asian cuisine 🇹🇭🇻🇳 and by chefs worldwide for its refreshing aroma and flavor. With bright green leaves and delicate white flowers 🤍✨, this fast-growing annual adds zest and fragrance to both sweet and savory creations. Its fresh lemony lift + herbal depth make it a standout in kitchens, cocktails, and gardens alike.

👅 Flavor Profile:
Fresh lemon 🍋, basil-herbal 🌿, with a sweet + zesty punch ⚡.

🍴 Culinary Uses:

🍜 Essential in Thai soups, curries & stir-fries
🥗 Add fresh to salads & grain bowls for citrus-herbal brightness
🍋 Infuse into vinegars, oils, or syrups for gourmet twists
🍹 Perfect in cocktails, lemonades & iced teas
🥬 Pair with fish, poultry, and rice dishes for authentic Southeast Asian flair

👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Lemon Basil is the chef’s citrus herb upgrade 🌿👨🍳🍋. Its unique blend of lemon zest and basil aroma elevates curries, salads, and drinks with refreshing depth. A kitchen essential for chefs who want authentic global flavor + bright plating appeal.

🌱 Growing Notes:

🪴 Annual, 12–18” tall, compact bushy habit
🌿 Bright green leaves with citrus fragrance
⏱ Ready to harvest in 60–70 days, cut-and-come-again style
🌞 Loves full sun + well-drained soil
🐝 Pollinator-friendly, great companion plant

✨ Quick Facts:

• Latin Name: Ocimum × citriodorum (‘Lemon Basil’)

• Habit: Annual, compact, 12–18” tall

• Flavor: Lemony, sweet, herbal

• Culinary Uses: Soups, curries, salads, teas, cocktails

• Special Use: Southeast Asian staple + citrus-basil fusion