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