{"product_id":"basil-lime","title":"Basil, Lime","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLime Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e is as fresh and uplifting as it sounds. The bright green leaves are infused with a zesty lime fragrance and tangy flavor that’s best used fresh in coconut-heavy Asian dishes, seafood dishes, fruit salads, limeade, cocktails, and salad dressings. Add at the end of cooking to preserve the citrus flavor, then garnish with the \u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/edible-flowers\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eedible flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest the leaves and stems from the top part of the plant, and pinch off edible flower buds as they appear, which prevents the leaves from turning bitter, and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, making a bushier plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe more you harvest, the more it grows!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFresh, zesty lime-\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anise-herb\"\u003eanise\u003c\/a\u003e flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCulinary and medicinal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood for indoor gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood for containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTons of medicinal benefits!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a medicinal herb, Basil has been used internally to treat anxiety, colds, colic, cough, depression, diarrhea, fever, flatulence, flu, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal parasites and worms, exhaustion, gastric pain, gonorrhea, lactation problems, migraine headache, nausea, stomach cramps, sore throat, and vomiting, and externally to treat acne, insect bites and stings, loss of smell, skin problems, snake bites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Do not use medicinally while pregnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a companion plant, it attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, and beneficial insects, and repels asparagus beetles, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, carrot rust fly, flies, maggots, mice, mosquitoes, spider mites, thrips, and tomato hornworms.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eShop all Basil Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-basil\"\u003eShop Good Companion Plants for Basil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-basil-grow-guide\"\u003eGrow Guide: Basil\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/shutterstock_143321359.jpg?15182\" data-mce-src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/shutterstock_143321359.jpg?15182\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Lime Basil plant is very easy to grow and smells extremely fragrant!  It has an amazing lemon scent, perfect for homemade lemonade!  Use this in all your favorite culinary creations!  It grows to the perfect size for planting in containers, and the aroma of just passing by this herb, will take your senses on an enjoyable ride. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/shutterstock_170252879.jpg?15183\" data-mce-src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/shutterstock_170252879.jpg?15183\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eWhat is Lime Basil?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff9900\"\u003eLime Basil offers a crisp citrus flavor, with a zesty undertones.   It grows as an annual herb with white or lavender flowers.  It has many medicinal purposes which makes it an \"all around great herb\" to grow in your own gardens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/shutterstock_147685217.jpg?15185\" data-mce-src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/shutterstock_147685217.jpg?15185\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits of Lime Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eFrom treating some cancers, symptoms of stress, asthma and diabetes, Lime Basil is \u003c\/span\u003erecognized\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e widely as a medicinal herb.  \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/shutterstock_178790396.jpg?15188\" data-mce-src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/shutterstock_178790396.jpg?15188\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWays to Consume Lime Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUsed commonly in fresh cooked recipes, always add it at the last moment so that the cooking doesn't destroy the citrus flavor.  It is a favorite ingredient in pesto, and used to thicken soups. Try it with fried chicken, or steeping it in milk to create lovely ice creams or chocolates.  Don't toss the flower buds, they are full of flavor and are edible as well. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/SeedsNow-O-Icon_small.png?14857\" data-mce-src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/SeedsNow-O-Icon_small.png?14857\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eSee Basil Recipes \u0026amp; Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca data-pin-board-width=\"400\" data-pin-scale-height=\"200\" data-pin-scale-width=\"80\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/seedsnow\/basil\/\" data-pin-do=\"embedBoard\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/seedsnow\/basil\/\"\u003eFollow extensionsbychristy's board Basil on Pinterest.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eShop all Basil Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-basil\"\u003eShop Good Companion Plants for Basil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-basil-grow-guide\"\u003eGrow Guide: Basil\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack (Appx. 60 Seeds) - €1.99","offer_id":267246942,"sku":"91323","price":1.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack (Appx. 160 seeds) - €4.99","offer_id":267246944,"sku":"91323","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_170252879_61b524ca-fd35-4d0a-b238-1b1aeb256934.jpg?v=1681060419","url":"https:\/\/www.extensionsbychristy.com\/products\/basil-lime","provider":"extensionsbychristy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}