Everleaf Lemon Basil Cutting (Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Lemon') - Live Herb Plant Starter

Everleaf Lemon Basil Cutting (Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Lemon')

Bring bright citrus flavor and exceptional productivity to your herb garden with Everleaf Lemon Basil. This improved basil variety produces abundant aromatic foliage with a refreshing lemon fragrance that makes it a favorite for teas, culinary creations, beverages, and container gardens.

Unlike many traditional basil varieties, Everleaf Lemon Basil is slow to flower and continues producing flavorful leaves throughout the growing season. Its vigorous growth and extended harvest period make it an excellent choice for gardeners who want a reliable supply of fresh basil.

Whether used in teas, seafood dishes, salads, desserts, or summer beverages, Everleaf Lemon Basil offers a unique citrus twist that elevates countless recipes.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• One live unrooted Everleaf Lemon Basil cutting
• Approximately 6–8 inches in length
• Freshly harvested prior to shipping
• Carefully packaged to maintain moisture during transit
• Ready to root in water, soil, or rockwool

GROWING INFORMATION

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Lemon'
• Common Name: Everleaf Lemon Basil
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Requirements: Consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
• Suitable for Containers: Yes
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

POPULAR USES

• Herbal teas
• Citrus tea blends
• Seafood dishes
• Poultry recipes
• Salads
• Summer beverages
• Garnishes
• Container gardening

ROOTING YOUR CUTTING

Everleaf Lemon Basil is easy to propagate. Place the cutting in water, moist potting soil, or rockwool and keep it consistently moist while roots develop. New growth is typically the first sign that rooting has begun.

LEARN MORE BEFORE YOU BUY

Want to learn how to grow, harvest, use, and propagate Everleaf Lemon Basil?

Visit The Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube and follow our Mountain Apothecary series. We regularly share herb profiles, propagation techniques, harvesting guides, homestead gardening tips, and practical ways to use herbs around the home and garden.

You'll also find videos covering:

• Growing herbs on a homestead
• Harvesting and preserving herbs
• Culinary herb gardening
• Herbal tea preparation
• Propagation and rooting techniques
• Garden planning and maintenance

IF YOU'VE ORDERED A CUTTING FROM US...

When your cutting arrives, unpack it promptly and provide fresh water or place it into your preferred rooting medium. Keep it in bright indirect light while it establishes roots. Once rooted, Everleaf Lemon Basil thrives in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight and regular harvesting to encourage continued growth.

SHIPPING

Your cutting will be harvested and packaged shortly before shipment. We take great care in preparing each cutting for travel; however, live plants may experience minor stress during transit. Please open your package promptly upon arrival and provide water and appropriate growing conditions.

Thank you for supporting our small mountain homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

Mountain Moon Apothecary
The Robertson Rottie Ranch