Lemon Basil Sprouts

Lemon basil is a hybrid herb Ocimum × citriodorum with a long history of culinary use, especially across Southeast Asia and parts of Africa where its citrus-bright flavor complements soups, stews, salads, and grilled dishes. It’s believed to have originated in India and spread across Asia, where it became a staple in traditional cooking and herbal practices before arriving in the Americas in the 17th century. Chefs and home gardeners today value its fragrant leaves both as a garnish and as a fresh flavor enhancer in modern cuisine. Growing lemon basil into sprouts or microgreens is a more recent trend, embraced in contemporary culinary culture for its tender texture and concentrated flavor.

1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin K
3. Magnesium

(As with most microgreens, nutrient content is concentrated relative to mature leaves.)

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