If you have only ever grown green sweet basil, it could be time to branch out and discover the many cultivars of purple basil that are now on offer. If you love basil and want to integrate edibles and ornamental appeal, purple basil could be the perfect addition to your garden. What is Purple Basil? …
While basil plants are usually pretty easy to grow, occasional trouble does arise. If you’re dealing with white spots on basil plants, consider these 6 possible causes and remedies. Growing any variety of basil (Ocimum basilicum) at home is a joy, and ensures you have a fresh supply of this delicious herb whenever you need …
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If you love common basil, branching out into cultivating some different basil varieties is a wonderful way to explore more flavors. And lettuce leaf basil is one of the interesting options that you might consider. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about growing and using lettuce leaf basil plants in your home garden. …
If you’re ready to get started but don’t know how to grow basil indoors, this guide will outline all you need to begin growing basil in your home!
Black spots on your basil plant? If you’re wondering why are your basil leaves turning black, here are 4 common causes, and what you can do about it. Basil is a summertime herb that is a favorite for many kitchen gardeners to grow. Its relatively simple and adds a tasty punch to your recipes. But …
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Basil Gardeners Expert Guide to Brown Spots on Basil I How to Treat and Prevent Brown and Black Spots of Basil (+ Can You Eat Spotted Basil Leaves?) Whether you’ve been growing basil for years or this is your first plant, nothing is more frustrating than heading into your garden (or out onto your patio …
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Looking for an easy way to grow more basil for your kitchen, really quickly? It’s super simple to grow basil from cuttings! If you’re wondering how to propagate basil from cuttings, and get more basil, faster, without constant trips to the grocery store, keep reading for these step-by-step instructions. How to Propagate Basil from Cuttings …
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If you’re anything like me, basil is one of the first culinary herbs you grew in your garden (or patio or kitchen!). It’s cheap, fairly easy to grow basil, versatile in its uses, and is, of course, delicious once you get to the coveted “harvesting a massive bounty of basil” stage! Most beginner basil enthusiasts …
Basil plants are a staple in many gardens, herb planters, and kitchens, but as a tender annual, they’re notoriously finicky, too. Most basil enthusiasts know basil needs to be watered correctly or it will die, but how often should you water basil? If this your first time trying to grow basil, or you’ve been wondering …
Has your basil plant been looking a little bit worse for wear lately? Maybe you’ve noticed small holes (or large ones) in your basil leaves. Or some yellowing of the plant. Or maybe you’ve caught a critter in the act, making a nice lunch out of your delicious basil leaves or even the flowers and …
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