How to Grow Basil, Lemon
Ocimum basilicum citriodora
Your complete guide to growing Basil, Lemon.
📷 Wikipedia: BasilWhen to Plant Basil, Lemon
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Basil, Lemon
✓ Good companions
Repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects that can damage basil microgreens
Basil provides natural pest protection for lettuce while both thrive in similar conditions
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial predators
Both herbs have similar growing requirements and complement each other's pest-repelling properties
Compatible growing conditions and parsley attracts beneficial insects that protect basil
Basil deters aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack peppers
Basil repels tomato hornworms and aphids while improving tomato flavor
✗ Keep away from
Produces allelopathic chemicals that inhibit growth of most herbs including basil
Releases compounds that can inhibit basil germination and growth
Can stunt basil growth through allelopathic compounds and competition for nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
