Lime Basil — Zesty Citrus Flavor in a Compact, Heat-Tolerant Herb
Lime Basil brings a bright, zesty twist to the classic herb garden. Where sweet basil is rich and floral, Lime Basil is vibrant and citrusy — a fresh lime flavor and aroma that elevates salads, salsas, fish dishes, chicken, and cocktails in a way no other basil can. Compact plants averaging just 20 inches tall make it ideal for containers, windowsills, and small herb gardens, and its superior heat tolerance means it keeps producing through the hottest summer days when sweet basil starts to bolt.
An easy-growing annual heirloom that rewards you with continuous harvests all season long when pinched regularly.
Why Grow Lime Basil?
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Bright zesty lime flavor & aroma — a citrusy twist that sweet basil can’t replicate
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More heat tolerant than sweet basil — keeps producing through hot summer weather
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Compact 20-inch plants — perfect for containers, raised beds, and windowsills
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Versatile in the kitchen — excellent in salads, salsa, fish, chicken, and drinks
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Continuous harvest — pinch regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent bolting
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Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year
Growing Notes
Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Transplant or thin to 12–18 inches apart in full sun. Water consistently but avoid waterlogging. Pinch flower buds as they appear to extend the harvest season. Harvest leaves regularly for best flavor and bushiest growth.
| Days to Maturity |
68 days |
| Plant Height |
~20 inches |
| Flavor |
Zesty lime, citrusy |
| Latin Name |
Ocimum americanum |
| Type |
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual |
| Spacing |
12–18 inches |
| Sun |
Full sun |
| Best For |
Containers, raised beds, culinary use |
Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.
