basil 'Lemonade'

How to Grow and Care for basil 'Lemonade'

basil 'Lemonade' · Ocimum basilicum 'Lemonade'

Grow as an annual, indoors, in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Can move outdoors in summer. Best grown in a container. See basil cultivation for more information

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for steady leafy growth without drought stressSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing basil 'Lemonade'

basil 'Lemonade'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist for steady leafy growth without drought stress
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingNitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks in active growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow as an annual, indoors, in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Can move outdoors in summer. Best grown in a container. See basil cultivation for more information

How to Water basil 'Lemonade'?

Keep soil consistently moist for steady leafy growth without drought stress

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for basil 'Lemonade'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for basil 'Lemonade'?

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What Soil Is Best for basil 'Lemonade'?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for basil 'Lemonade'?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize basil 'Lemonade'?

Nitrogen-rich vegetable feed every two to three weeks in active growth

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How to Prune basil 'Lemonade'?

Pinch out flower heads as they appear to encourage continued leaf growth. If left to flower, cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate basil 'Lemonade'?

Propagate by seed in gentle heat in spring under glass or indoors, or sow in-situ in summer. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice

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How to Transplant basil 'Lemonade'?

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How to Care for basil 'Lemonade' in Winter?

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How to Plant basil 'Lemonade'?

Grow as an annual, indoors, in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Can move outdoors in summer. Best grown in a container. See basil cultivation for more information

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How to Repot basil 'Lemonade'?

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How to Harvest basil 'Lemonade'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and leafhoppers

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The Toxicity of basil 'Lemonade'

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Attributes of basil 'Lemonade'

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Ocimum basilicum 'Lemonade'
Genus
Ocimum
Family
Lamiaceae
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FAQs About basil 'Lemonade'

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