{"product_id":"basil-mrs-burns-lemon-seeds","title":"Basil ‘Mrs. Burns’ Lemon’ Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasil ‘Mrs. Burns’ Lemon’\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eOcimum basilicum var. citriodorum\u003c\/i\u003e), widely acclaimed as the absolute finest lemon basil variety in existence. Native to New Mexico and preserved as an heirloom staple, this standout variety produces large, bright-green, pointed leaves packed with an intensely fragrant, sharp citrus punch that outshines standard sweet basils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike small-leafed lemon basils, 'Mrs. Burns' grows vigorously into a sturdy, branching bush yielding abundant, harvestable foliage all summer long. Its intoxicating citrus profile elevates seafood dishes, stir-fries, herbal teas, salad dressings, pestos, cocktails, and fruit desserts. As the summer peaks, the plant develops delicate lavender-pink flower spikes that attract bees and native pollinators, making it an essential companion plant for tomatoes and garden beds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnmatched Citrus Aroma:\u003c\/b\u003e Packed with high concentrations of essential oils for a powerful, authentic lemon scent and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge, Tender Foliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Yields bigger, more substantial leaves than other lemon basil varieties for easy kitchen prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeavy Yielding \u0026amp; Vigorous:\u003c\/b\u003e Rapidly grows into a robust bush that recovers quickly after regular harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePollinator Magnet:\u003c\/b\u003e Delicate lavender-pink flower spikes provide valuable nectar for beneficial bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompanion Planting Star:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives alongside tomatoes, peppers, and garden veggies while naturally deterring garden pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOcimum basilicum var. citriodorum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mrs. Burns'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Spring to Early Summer (indoors with warmth, or directly outdoors strictly after all frost danger has passed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Winter to Late Summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Year-round (best sown in Autumn through Spring to avoid heavy mid-summer rains).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun (requires 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily; shelter from harsh afternoon heat in warm climates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5cm deep (cover lightly with fine soil; requires light and warmth for best results).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 25–30cm apart between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 45–60cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e 20°C–25°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed to Bloom\/Harvest Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 60–75 days (begin harvesting individual leaves as soon as the plant reaches 15cm tall).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinch out the central growing tip when seedlings are about 15cm high to encourage a bushy, multi-branched habit. Harvest leaves regularly from the top down. Pinch off any emerging flower buds early to prolong leaf production and keep the citrus flavour sweet and tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorry we can not send seeds to W.A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 seeds \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54472396505361,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Basil_meon_mrs_burns_seeds.png?v=1787966216","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/basil-mrs-burns-lemon-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}