Basil, Kivumbasi Lime (Ocimum africanum), packet of 50 seeds, organic

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$2.95

Family:  Mint (Lamiaceae)

Annual.  60 days to harvest.

(Kivumbasi ndimu) Native to the island of Unguja, in Zanzibar.  Flowers to 20 inches, flowers white, fragrance distinctly citrusy. Traditional usage (African herbalism): tea, divination. Plant prefers full sun and garden soil.  Regular basil culture, sow in the garden in a fine seedbed, or start in pots and transplant.  Will tend to go fast to flower, keep nipped back.

50 Seeds/pkt, Certified Organically Grown

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  1. Levi

    Nice aroma

    Levi (verified owner)

    I started mine in a small pot then transplanted to a 5 gallon pot. I like their smell because they have a bit of fruit loops (like the morning cereal). I have mine in partial shade under a sparse tree and one in full sun. Photo taken in late July.

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    Ashley Zanath

    I am curious; how is it used for divination?

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      Richo Cech

      hi ashley, my experience is that various herbs are used as diagnostic tools for determining the cause and treatment of body pains, spiritual malaise and various illnesses. There are as many techniques as there are practitioners. the local basils are commonly used. i’m not really at liberty to put a finer point on it, richo

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