Lime Basil ‘Mrs Burns’ Seeds 🌿🍋

Ocimum basilicum

Lime Basil ‘Mrs Burns’ is a wonderfully aromatic basil variety with a refreshing citrus-lime fragrance and flavour that makes it truly stand out in the herb garden. This unique basil produces lush green foliage packed with intense aroma, perfect for adding a fresh twist to salads, soups, sauces, fish dishes, and summer cooking.

With its naturally compact growth habit, ‘Mrs Burns’ is ideal for pots, containers, patios, windowsills, and greenhouse production. The plants grow to approximately 50 cm tall and produce masses of fragrant leaves throughout the growing season.

Fresh or dried, Lime Basil is excellent for flavouring meat and fish dishes, preserving cucumbers, marrows, tomatoes, and mushrooms, and is especially delicious in tomato salads and Mediterranean recipes.

🌱 Growing Information

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Plant Type: Annual Herb
Height: Approx. 50 cm
Sowing Time: From April onwards
Position: Warm, sunny location
Best Grown In: Pots, containers, greenhouse, herb garden
Seeds Per Gram: Approx. 600–700

Sow seeds from April under cover or in a greenhouse. Basil thrives in warm temperatures and fertile, well-drained soil. Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth and a continuous supply of aromatic leaves throughout summer.

🍅 Perfect For

✔ Tomato salads
✔ Mediterranean cooking
✔ Fish & meat dishes
✔ Soups & sauces
✔ Herb pots & containers
✔ Greenhouse growing
✔ Fresh or dried use

The refreshing lime fragrance makes this basil variety especially popular for summer dishes and gourmet cooking.

📦 Pack Size

0.3g seeds

Lime Basil ‘Mrs Burns’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a compact, productive, and uniquely flavoured herb that combines beauty, fragrance, and outstanding culinary use.

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