Lemon Basil is an excellent source of vitamins K and A, iron and potassium.

Lemon Basil has many health benefiting essential oils. These compounds are known to have anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.

Let your Basil tell you when it needs watering. It should start to wilt. Over watering will dilute its flavour, while stressing it will increase the production of essential oils, improving its flavour. To stop your Basil from getting too leggy, pinch back the stems just above new side shoots. Do not refrigerate as the chill will quickly turn the leaves black. Leave your potted Lemon Basil in your kitchen bench away from draughts and preferably out of direct sunlight.

Use fresh and add at the last moment; leave whole or chop finely; raw with salad and in sweet desserts. To get the most intense flavor, pick your Lemon Basil leaves just before watering, when the stems are starting to droop. You’ll see that all the flavour is concentrated in its fragrant leaves.