Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Herb
- Germination Time 7-14 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 20-30 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering; keep evenly moist but not waterlogged
- Ideal Temperature 20-28°C
- Blooming Time Flowers 60-90 days after sowing; leaves usable throughout
- Suitable For Garden beds, containers, kitchen herb planters
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth; avoid frost
Description
Kivumbasi Lime Basil Seeds is an Ocimum africanum aromatic herb that is suitable for garden beds, containers and kitchen herb planters. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and space 20-30 cm apart in full sun, with well-drained, fertile soil and moderate watering that keeps the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Expect germination in 7-14 days at 20-28°C, and harvest leaves throughout with flowers appearing 60-90 days after sowing. Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth and avoid frost.