Basil is a wonderful herb with aromatic leaves. This compact plant is incredibly versatile, growing outside in the ground, in containers, or on a bright kitchen windowsill. You may start seeds indoors or grow from small pots. Learn the secrets to planting, growing, and harvesting basil.

2024年7月29日 · Fresh basil is fragrant, spicy, and a traditional herb in summer cuisine. And while you may only know one of a few types of basils from what you can get at the grocery store, there are up to 150 basil varieties, most deriving from Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). It can grow from 10 to 24 inches tall, depending on the variety.

2024年9月25日 · The hardest thing about growing basil (Ocimum basilicum) is choosing which type to grow. Learn all about basil plant care in containers or in your garden.

2024年4月25日 · All basil (Ocimum basilicum) needs is sun, water, and a bit of pruning in order to grow long, luscious, and aromatic leaves. This low-maintenance herb is an excellent companion plant in the garden, as its fragrant smell can help deter pests.

2024年7月11日 · Whether your desire is a plate of freshly harvested tomato slices adorned with good olive oil and basil leaves, or you want to make pesto, knowing how to grow basil is the first step. The basil plant can be started from seed or cuttings.

There are dozens of varieties to choose from, each with unique flavors and uses. This guide will help you pick the best for your home and make it thrive. There are numerous types of basil and choosing one comes down to what you’re going to use it for and what your taste preference is.

2021年7月7日 · Growing your own basil is cost-effective, convenient, and easy! From planting your seeds to harvesting your crop, here’s everything you need to know about growing and using aromatic and delicious basil plants. There’s no doubt about it. When it comes to my favorite herbs, basil and mint top the list.

2022年10月4日 · A popular and exceptionally easy-to-grow herb, basil produces tasty foliage from early summer through fall. The eye-catching bushy plants grow equally well in garden beds and containers. Plant basil in a sunny spot, and you'll reap rewards of flavorful foliage in shades of green, purple, or bronze for several months.

2023年3月28日 · Basil is one of those amazing herbs that produces all summer long, thriving in high temperatures. The Pioneer Woman can certainly attest to that! "I grow a ton of basil in the summer—luckily the plants can handle the crazy Oklahoma weather," Ree Drummond says of her own basil garden.

Learn about planting, propagation, maintenance, harvesting, and the various uses and applications of this versatile herb. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a popular, aromatic herb that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae.