Description The strong lemon scent contained within the leaves adds zest to fish dishes, as well as soups and salads. This A.A.S. winner grows to 40 cm (16″) high. Annual. How to Grow Do not rush planting. As Basil loves warm soil and warm temperatures, it will languish if temperatures are below 15°C (60°F). Sow Sweet Dani Lemon Basil seeds directly outdoors in a sunny site with average soil in late May and June. Plant seed 4 mm (3/16″) deep and 6 mm (1/4″) apart. Thin to 15-20 cm (6-8″) apart in the garden. Seed can also be started indoors in a soil-less mix 4-6 weeks before last frost date. Keep temperature at 21°C (70°F) for the 7-10 day germination period, then grow on at the same temperature before hardening off and transplanting outside after the danger of all frost has passed.
