Lime basil brings a lime-peel aroma to seafood, coconut curries, fruit salads and drinks. Use it fresh or add it near the end of cooking to enjoy its fragrance. It adds a herbal citrus note alongside the acidity of lime...
- Season
- 2026
Lime Basil Seeds (Heirloom)
Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated Citrus Aromatic
The Culinary Edge 🍋
Lime basil brings a lime-peel aroma to seafood, coconut curries, fruit salads and drinks. Use it fresh or add it near the end of cooking to enjoy its fragrance. It adds a herbal citrus note alongside the acidity of lime juice.
Quick Facts:
| Feature | Specification |
| Culinary Profile | Sharp Zesty Lime / Sweet Basil undertone |
| Best For | Seafood, Thai Curries, Cocktails, Fruit Salads |
| Leaf harvest | Begin light picking once established; timing varies with warmth and light |
| Quantity | 50+ Seeds/Packet |
👅 Flavor Profile:
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Zesty & Bright: A powerful citrus forward note that mimics fresh lime peel.
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Herbal finish: Start with a few fresh leaves and adjust the amount to the dish.
🍴 Culinary Versatility:
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Infuse: Elevate simple syrups for gin-based cocktails or iced herbal teas.
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Garnish: The smaller, delicate leaves provide a more refined visual than bulky sweet basil.
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Chef’s Choice: Use as a finishing touch for Ceviche or coconut-based stews where lime juice alone isn't enough.
🌱 Growing Notes:
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Choose by flavour: Grow this basil for lime-scented leaves to use fresh in your kitchen. Local harvest results depend on growing conditions.
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Compact Habit: Grows 12–18" high; perfect for window boxes, kitchen containers, or tight garden borders.
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Sowing: Start indoors for an earlier crop, or sow outdoors once frost risk has passed and soil is warm. Use local conditions rather than a fixed calendar date.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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