It is undeniably satisfying to have a thriving basil plant on hand when you want to pop a few leaves into a meal or drink. Yet, for many, growing herbs can be tricky, especially when they show signs of distress and you’re unsure of the cause. Fortunately, beautiful, fragrant basil is easy to grow and …
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Have you ever purchased a potted basil plant from a grocery store? These are inspiring to keep in the kitchen for culinary flavor, but they never seem to last very long at all. The most common type of basil is sweet basil or Ocimum basilicum according to the University of Minnesota. Basil is not a …
The herbaceous plant, basil, not to be confused with the comedy character from Faulty Towers of the same name, lacks the woody structure that many plants have which lets them stand on their own and support their growth. You typically need to stake basil similar to the way you would stake tomatoes to ensure its …
The basil plant, also known as Ocimum basilicum, is an annual herb widely used in kitchens worldwide. This sweet basil is grown primarily for its aromatic leaves. Its exotic flavor is used in fish and meat seasoning, salads, sauces, and tea. The basil plant, as excellent as it is, comes with a few problems; after …
Thai Basil is a type of Basil indigenous to Southeast Asia. Commonly used all over Southeast Asia, its flavor is described as slightly spicy. Thai Basil has tiny, slender leaves, lilac stems, and pink-purple blooms. It is compact and can grow to a height of about 1.48 feet (0.45 meters). But to keep the plant …