Mr. McGregor's Farm Fresh Lemon Basil
Botanical Name: Ocimum × citriodorum
Common Name: Lemon Basil and kemangi
Description: Lemon Basil has a pleasing lemon scent and a tangy citrus flavor. It’s leaves are smaller than the traditional basil plant. Lemon Basil is popular in Indonesian , Thai, Persian, Lao and Arabian dishes. It is used in soup, stews, salads, curries, garnishes, seafood, chicken and stir-fry dishes.
Interesting Facts:
- Lemon basil is a cross between common basil and African basil.
- Lemon Basil is more heat tolerant than some of the other basil varieties.
- The Lemon Basil plant likes full sun with frequent watering.
The following table provides the nutritional information for 2 tablespoons of raw diced basil leaves (5.3 grams) provided by the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009):
| Carbohydrates | .14 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | .17 g |
| Iron | .17 g |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 16 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.0 mg |
| Choline | .6 mg |
