How to grow lemon basil from seed at home.

Learn how to grow lemon basil from seed with this step-by-step guide by Kyle Moolman, the garden guy! 🍋🌿 In this video, we'll walk you through the entire process of growing lemon basil, from preparing the soil to sowing the seeds using Mayford seeds and caring for your plants until they are ready to harvest.

Here is some more advice on how to grow lemon basil from seeds:

Growing lemon basil from seed in containers is a straightforward process. Here are the step-by-step instructions to help you get started using Mayford seeds:

Materials Needed:
Mayford lemon basil seeds
Containers (pots or seed trays) with drainage holes
Seed starting mix or well-draining potting soil
Watering can or spray bottle
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Steps:
Select Containers:
Choose containers that are at least 10-15 cm deep with adequate drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.

Prepare the Soil:
Fill the containers with seed starting mix or a well-draining potting soil. Lightly water the soil to moisten it, but ensure it’s not waterlogged.

Sow the Seeds:

Make small holes or furrows in the soil about 0.5 cm deep.
Place 2-3 lemon basil seeds in each hole or evenly distribute them if using a seed tray.
Lightly cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.
Watering:

Gently water the soil using a watering can with a fine spout or a spray bottle to avoid displacing the seeds.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not saturated.
Location and Light:

Place the containers in a warm location with temperatures between 20-25°C.
Ensure the seeds receive plenty of light, ideally 12-16 hours of bright, indirect sunlight per day. If natural light is insufficient, consider using grow lights.
Germination:

Seeds typically germinate within 5-10 days.
Once seedlings emerge, thin them out by removing the weaker plants, leaving the strongest one in each container.
Transplanting:

When seedlings have at least 2-3 sets of true leaves and are sturdy enough, you can transplant them into larger containers if needed. Space the plants about 15-20 cm apart.
Care and Maintenance:

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist.
Fertilize with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-3 weeks.
Pinch back the tips of the plants to encourage bushier growth and prevent early flowering.

Harvesting:

You can start harvesting leaves once the plants are about 15 cm tall.
Regularly trim the leaves to encourage continuous growth.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully grow lemon basil from seed in containers using Mayford seeds. Happy gardening!

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