Basil
One of our best-loved herbs, fragrant basil deserves a spot in any kitchen garden, indoors or out. Explore our tips on sowing, feeding and trimming, tackling key problems and extending the life of these annuals. Make this your one-stop shop for growing the strongest, tastiest culinary staples.
Basil
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Bush Basil Care: Tips On Growing Bush Basil Plants In The Garden
Basil is the "king of herbs", a plant that has been used in both food and for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Of the many varieties you can choose for your garden, bush basil plants are compact and showier than sweet basil. Learn more about them here.
By Gardening Know How
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What Is Blue Spice Basil: Growing Blue Spice Basil Plants
There’s nothing like the flavor of sweet basil, and while the bright green leaves have a charm of their own, the plant is certainly not an ornamental specimen. But all that has changed with the introduction of ‘Blue Spice’ basil plants. What is blue spice basil? Find out here.
By Amy Grant
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African Blue Basil Care: How To Grow African Basil Plants
The African blue basil plant is a perennial shrub grown for a hedge or for medicinal and culinary uses. Click here to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Amethyst Basil – Tips For Growing Amethyst Basil Plants
Amethyst Genovese basil is a sweet basil cultivar that is favored in Europe. It is the only purple Genovese basil cultivar. Purple basil plants don't really have a different flavor than green, but the color is wonderful in salads and fresh applications. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Companion Planting With Basil
Basil's strong fragrance makes it a popular pest-repelling plant for companion gardening. Not sure what to plant with basil? Let's find out.
By Laura Miller
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Red Basil Care: How To Grow Red Rubin Basil Plants
Also known as Red Rubin basil, red basil is a compact basil plant with handsome reddish-purple foliage and a delightful aroma. The small pink flowers are an added bonus in mid- to late summer. Want to learn more about growing Red Rubin basil? Click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Boxwood Basil – How To Grow Boxwood Basil Plants
There are many different cultivars of basil, but one of my favorites is the boxwood basil plant. What?s boxwood basil? Find out how to grow boxwood basil and all about boxwood basil care in the following article. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Citrus Basil Varieties: Learn How To Grow Citrus Basil Plants
Basil is the "King of Herbs," but it isn't just one plant. There are so many varieties from purple to chocolate to Thai, and even citrus. Citrus basil plants add a hint of fruitiness to this already delightful herb. Click here to learn more about this basil variety.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Bitter Tasting Basil: What To Do When A Basil Plant Is Bitter
Herb growing requires minimum care, as the plants are normally fast growing and many have some insect resistance. Still, even these trouble free plants can end up with issues. One such problem, covered in this article, is bitter basil leaves.
By Amy Grant
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Basil Plant History: What Are The Historical Uses For Basil
By Shelley Pierce
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Basil Plant Uses – Have You Tried These Strange Uses For Basil
The use of basil in the kitchen is well known and long favored by cooks. However, basil can be used for many other things too. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Pistou Basil Info – Learn How To Grow Pistou Basil Plants
Basil is the king of herbs because of its unique and delicious aroma and flavor. It’s easy to grow too, but there are a lot of different varieties to choose from, including Pistou. Get some more Pistou basil information in the following article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Growing Superbo Basil Herbs – What Are Superbo Basil Uses
Superbo basil is a prolific leaf producer and has intense flavor. What is Superbo basil? Click on the following article to find out more about this variety of basil and how you can grow this fragrant herb and take advantage of its many uses.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Siam Queen Basil Info: Learn About Basil ‘Siam Queen’ Care
For Thai food, you’ll want to consider basil ‘Siam Queen.’ This type of basil has a strong anise flavor and the fragrance of clove. Click here for more Siam Queen basil information, including tips on growing Siam Queen basil plants.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Nufar Basil – Information About Nufar Basil Plant Care
Considering growing basil in the herb garden? You’ll have to choose among a host of different basil varieties, but take a look at Nufar basil plants. If you haven’t heard of this variety, click here for Nufar basil plant information and tips on how to grow Nufar basil.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Napoletano Basil: Napoletano Basil Plant Care And Information
While the flavor offered by many cultivars of basil may vary greatly, some growers prefer the strong taste of more traditional basil types. One such basil, called Napoletano, is prized for its spicy taste as well as its large, green leaves. You can learn about it here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Serata Basil Info: Learn How To Grow Serata Basil Plants
You’ll find many types of basil available in commerce. One heirloom variety you might want to try is basil Serata. Click on the following article for lots of Serata basil information, including tips on how to grow Serata basil in your herb garden.
By Teo Spengler