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Culture method of lemon basil

Published: 2024-11-25 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/25, Lemon basil: ocimumspp. Alias: Qilixiang. Families and genera: Labiatae, basil. Morphological characteristics: plant height is 30cm to 60cm, the whole plant is sparsely pilose, the stem is erect, branched, obtusely quadrangular. Leaves opposite, ovoid, slightly notched, stems and leaves green. The flowers are layered and whorled on the flower stem.

lemon basil

Scientific name: ocimum spp.

Name: Seven miles incense.

Family: Labiatae, Basil.

Configuration characteristic: Plant height 30~60 centimeters, whole plant is sparse pilose, bine erect, branch much, blunt 4 prism. Leaves opposite, ovoid, slightly notched, stems and leaves green. Flowers are layered on the flowering stem, each layer has 2 bracts, 6 flowers, a whorl, corolla lips, white flowers. The whole plant has a strong lemon aroma.

Ecological habits: like warm, heat-resistant, light-resistant, waterlogging, soil requirements are not strict, but it is advisable to choose fertile soil, good drainage soil planting.

Cultivation management: South China and other places in spring, summer, autumn can be sown at any time, North China-in late March in the greenhouse seedlings direct seeding, late April to early May planting, can also be in mid-April direct seeding, a small amount of cultivation can also be cutting propagation, to 25 degrees Celsius is the most suitable for rooting. Seeds can germinate at 15 degrees Celsius, grow at 16~28 degrees Celsius, and grow for about 70 days.

Application: It is a treasure of garden, balcony greening, beautification and fragrance. Its stems and leaves can be used as spicy condiments, but also can be made essence, perfume and so on. Leaf juice can also drive mosquitoes, refreshing.

 
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