La
Famille Forster
Horticulture
the natural way
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La
Famille Forster
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Horticulture
the natural way
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Plant Details
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Basil Lemon | Ocimum Basilicum Citriodorum | ||
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Description
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| Indosenian origin, this species of basil has light green leaves and a fresh lemon parfume. Flies hate it and stir fries love it. | ||||
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Culture
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| Best grown in a sunny place sheltered from the wind. Take care not to overwater. Pick the flowers as they appear to encourage new leaf growth. | ||||
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Harvest/Use
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| Pick leaves as required and use with meat, fish or for making lemon scented tea. | ||||
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See also Basil
genovese, Basil Latino (Italian),
Basil Lettace Leaf, Basil
Mammouth, Basil Finissimo
Verde (Greek), Basil Cinnimon,
Basil Siam Queen (Thai) , Basil
Purple
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Medicinal Notes
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