Annual, ornamental, highly aromatic herbaceous plant, used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Plant reaches 12-24in (30-45cm) tall. Sets light green, smooth, beautiful leaves that contain sweet, beautifull lemonny scented, slightly bitter flavour. Fresh, dried or frozen, leaves add aromatic, delicate touch to various desserts, drinks, seafood and meat dishes. Plant sets clusters of highly fragrant, pretty flowers, which are as well edible. Very fast and easy growing, maturing in 2-3 months after planting. Makes wonderful container plants, are great companions with tomatoes. Can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Growing: Planting season: year round in warm climates; early spring in temperate climates, starting seeds indoors, 6 weeks prior the last spring frost date or direct seeding after the danger of last frost is gone and soil is workable.
Soil: light fertile, rich in organic matter soil.
Sowing depth: 1/4in (0.6cm) deep.
Optimum soil temp.: 70F (+21C) for the best growth.
Spacing: 10-12in (25-30cm) apart.
Light: full sun.
Watering: regular to keep the soil moist but not wet.
Fertilizing: recommended.
Pinch out the flower heads as soon as they appear to make sure the leaves will continue growing.
All our seeds are strictly Non-GMO, Untreated, Free of any possible harmful chemical compounds. All come from trusted and carefully selected small, non-commercial farmers worldwide that provide fresh, safe supply.*
