Thai basil is a distinctly aromatic herb that is popular in southeast Asian cuisines and grown around the world for its special aniseed flavor. If you are wondering how to grow Thai basil, rest ...

Of all the herbs, basil is most likely to be crowned prom queen. Basil has charisma. Basil carries an alluring perfume and a kind, gentle demeanor. And if you judge an herb by the company it keeps, ...

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

Basil is easy to grow as long as it has warmth, bright light, and ample water. It can even grow indoors year-round. It comes in many varieties, such as Genovese, sweet, Thai, and holy basil, and it ...

A bowl of fresh basil on a cutting board with some basil leaves scattered around it - Avocado_studio/Shutterstock Companion planting, the practice of sowing different ...

Messed up some camera adjustments again so the flowers are a bit overexposed. But overall a success :) "A basil native to Southeast Asia that has been cultivated to provide distinctive traits. Widely ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Basil may be one of the more popular herbs to grow, but that doesn't mean it's easy. If you've ever tried to grow it and ended up with leggy ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

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Get out of your basil rut by diving into the diversity of this royal herb. Summer is basil’s time to shine. The herb loves heat and can be grown in full or part sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish ...