{"product_id":"lime-basil-ocimum-americanum-seeds","title":"Lime Basil (Ocimum americanum) Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eLime Basil (\u003cem data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eOcimum americanum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact ornamental herb admired for its fresh green foliage and delicate white summer flowers. With a tidy, branching growth habit, it fits beautifully into containers, border edging, and decorative herb gardens. Its blooms attract bees and beneficial insects, adding ecological value to its lively green presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e• Compact and leafy with bright green foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e• Tiny white flowers attract bees and other pollinators\u003cbr data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e• Excellent edging plant for ornamental herb gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e• Suitable for containers and warm, sunny borders\u003cbr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e• Non-GMO \u003cem data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eOcimum americanum\u003c\/em\u003e seed variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e• Common Name: Lime Basil\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e• Scientific Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eOcimum americanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e• Plant Type: Annual herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e• USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)\u003cbr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e• Foliage Color: Bright green leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e• Flower Color: White to very pale lavender\u003cbr data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e• Height: 12–20 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e• Spread: 8–14 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e• Growth Habit: Compact, branching, leafy mound\u003cbr data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e• Heirloom: Yes\u003cbr data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e• GMO Status: Non-GMO\u003cbr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e• Organic: Not certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e• Light Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e• Soil Preference: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e• Water Needs: Moderate; allow drainage\u003cbr data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e• Pollinator Value: Attracts bees \u0026amp; beneficial insects\u003cbr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e• Maintenance Level: Low\u003cbr data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1864\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Plant Spacing: 10–14 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e• Seed Viability: 2–4 years stored cool \u0026amp; dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e• Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before frost or direct sow outdoors after frost.\u003cbr data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e• Cover seeds lightly, no deeper than 1\/4 inch.\u003cbr data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e• Maintain warm soil (70–75°F) until germination (7–14 days).\u003cbr data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003e• Transplant outdoors after frost into full sun.\u003cbr data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e• Water lightly but consistently; avoid soggy soils.\u003cbr data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e• Pinch tips to encourage dense growth.\u003cbr data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003e• Remove flowers if leafy display is preferred; leave blooms to support pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergrowseeds","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":42426839040071,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2203","price":16.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":42426839072839,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2204","price":57.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":42426839105607,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2205","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/6507\/9367\/files\/lime-basil-seeds-ocimum-americanum.jpg?v=1769091644","url":"https:\/\/evergrowseeds.com\/products\/lime-basil-ocimum-americanum-seeds","provider":"Evergrowseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}