How to Harvest and Store Basil
Basil varieties come in enough flavors and intensities to suit any cooking style from Provençal to Vietnamese. And its multitude of attractive colors, shapes and textures earn basil a prime spot in any ornamental garden. Pick young basil leaves ... [... more]
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How to Grow Basil
There is nothing like putting some fresh basil with a thick slice mozzarella cheese and a tomatoe drizzled with olive oil. It makes for a great snack. So if you want to give this snack a try here are the steps to grow yourself some fresh ... [... more]
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How to Root Grocery Store Basil
Sometimes you buy a bunch of basil for cooking at the grocery store. Maybe you use up the leaves and throw the trimmed stems into the trash. But basil is in the mint family and it really really wants to grow. In just a few quick steps you can use ... [... more]
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How to Use Basil as an Insect Repellent
Mosquitoes carry disease, such as West Nile Virus, and other insects can also give poisonous or annoying bites. Chemical insect repellents, such as DEET, stink and can have harmful side effects, especially if used often. Natural repellents, such ... [... more]
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How to Use Basil
Herbalists treasure basil for its versatility and use as a spice, medicine and cleanser. Follow these steps and discover how to use this fragrant plant. Steep 1 tsp of dried basil in 1 cup of boiling water to make a healing basil tea. Herbalists ... [... more]
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How to Grow Basils
From the familiar sweet basil to the more exotic varieties such as cinnamon, lemon, or Tulsi (clove-flavored), all of the basils are easy to grow annuals that will perk up your salads, sauces and herbal teas. If you haven't yet explored the ... [... more]
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How to Save Lanky Basil Seedlings
The easiest way to get a jump start on pesto season is to buy a few basil starts at a nursery. However, the problem with this tactic is that the basil seedlings offered for sale are often tall and lanky and they ultimately do not grow as well or ... [... more]
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How to Store Fresh Basil
The key to keeping basil fresh and fragrant for days (and even weeks) after purchase or harvest, is to not store it in the refrigerator. Basil leaves quickly turn black and slimy and lose their signature spicy sweet flavor when refrigerated. A ... [... more]
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How to Choose Basil that Thrives in Your Region
Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow when you choose types that will thrive in your region. No matter what the climate, you can enjoy fresh basil from your herb garden as often as you like. There are many varieties of easy to grow basils in ... [... more]
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How to Grow Thai Basil
Basil comes in many varieties and can add flavor to your cooking at every meal. Thai basil, also known as Oriental basil or Asian basil, provides more of kick for cuisines that call for heavy spices, such as Indian or Thai foods. As with the ... [... more]
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How to Harvest Basil
The single biggest mistake people make when growing basil is not harvesting the leaves often enough. A single basil plant can yield 12 or more cups of leaves in a single season, but you must frequently prune back the plant in order to encourage ... [... more]
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How to Choose the Perfect variety of Basil
Spicy, sweet, lemony, and minty. These are all ways to describe the flavor and aroma of fresh basil. Easy to grow from seed and bigger selections to choose from at the nursery, this favorite herb deserves some planting space in your ... [... more]
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