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A bushy plant producing a mass of pale green, pointed leaves with a zesty lemon flavour when rubbed or crushed. The plants stand well in condition having good outdoor weather tolerance. Makes an attractive 'ornamental edible' in a patio container. White flowers. RHS AGM.
Sow seed on the surface of good, free-draining, seed compost. Cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Keep compost on the dry side at all times, water lightly as seedlings emerge.
Transplant seedlings when large to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.
FLOWERING;-
HARVESTING;- All year
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