Named after Janet Burns, a gardener from New Mexico who introduced the varieity in 1939. She received the original seeds from a neighbor. Though Mrs. Burns' basil has a strong "lemon" flavor, it is actually not closely related to 'lemon basil' (Ocimum citriodorum) but is actually a cross between 'sweet basil' (Ocimum basilicum) and 'hoary basil' (Ocimum americanum).
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| Germination | start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow, 1/4 deep |
| Requirements | full sun, moderate to high water needs, well drained soil |
| Life Cycle | perennial often grown as an annual |
| Antagonists | rue |
| Harvest | harvest leaves at 60-90 days, 120-140 days for seed |
| Uses | edible*(leaves, seeds), medicinal*, herb/spice, utility (repellent, insecticide) |
| Notes | pinch top sets of leaves to prevent blooming, basil does not tolerate cold well (less than 50 F) |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Seeds Per Oz. | ≈ 15800 |
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