15:59, Mon, Mar 17, 2025 Updated: 16:04, Mon, Mar 17, 2025 Basil is a delicious herb which tastes amazing both fresh and when added to dishes and cooked. One of the simplest and most effective meals ...

Basil (Ocimum spp.), a widely used herb that adds flavor to sauces, salads, main dishes, and sides, is native to Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. Different varieties vary in size, shape, and flavor, ...

Basil flowering takes energy from leaf production, causing leaves to become bitter and bad for cooking. Keep basil from flowering by pinching off any flowering bits to redirect energy to the leaves.

To blanch or not to blanch? That is the question when it comes to making basil pesto. Many cooks blanch the leaves for a few seconds so the pesto retains a vibrant green color. But will a few seconds ...

Basil needs to be prepared for the temperature drop and lack of sunlight during chilly months. With the right care, however, basil can thrive through it.

Basil is easy to grow, but that simplicity can lead some plant owners to neglect an important summer task that takes less than five minutes but keeps the leaves fresh and flavourful. Herbs are some of ...