Description
About Lemon Basil
Lemon Basil is a fragrant herb with small, light green leaves and a refreshing citrus aroma. Both the leaves and flowers carry a distinctive lemon flavor, making it a flavorful addition to fish dishes, desserts, salads, and herbal teas.
Thanks to its attractive foliage, Lemon Basil is also a decorative choice for balconies, herb boxes, and indoor gardens. It’s a versatile herb that brings both taste and beauty to your kitchen or home garden.
Why It’s Perfect for Hydroponic Smart Gardens
Lemon Basil grows well in warm, sunny conditions—perfectly matched by smart indoor gardens. Hydroponic systems offer consistent moisture and lighting, which help the plant thrive without soil. You can enjoy clean, pesticide-free basil leaves throughout the year.
Its compact size and ornamental look make it ideal for countertop smart gardens and vertical herb systems. Growing basil hydroponically also accelerates leaf development and enhances essential oil content, resulting in stronger flavor and aroma.
Key Features
- Citrus-scented herb with light green leaves and lemony flowers
- Perfect for tea, desserts, fish dishes, and salads
- Ornamental value – great for balconies and herb boxes
- Grows well in hydroponic and traditional soil setups
- Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
- Plant spacing: 20 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows
- Growth time: approx. 80 days
- Outdoor sowing: April in seed trays, transplant after frost
- Indoor smart garden: sow and harvest year-round
- Requires warmth and sunlight or strong LED grow lights
- Brand: Suvipiha
Harvesting Tips
Start harvesting when the plant has developed several sets of leaves. Pinch off the growing tips regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent flowering. Leaves are most flavorful before the plant blooms—use fresh or dry for later use.
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