Discover the joys of growing fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions. Knowing how to grow fresh basil is paramount in the culinary world (or really anyone with functional taste buds)—the dried ...

Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Basil is one of those amazing herbs that produces all summer long, thriving in high temperatures. The ...

Imagine stepping outside your door and plucking fresh basil leaves to for your favorite dishes? Container gardening is a convenient way to grow this popular herb, no matter how limited your outdoor ...

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 ...

Picture an enticing Caprese salad in front of you — ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, olive oil, and fragrant, sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). If you grew the tomatoes yourself, then you may have used ...

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs. Look for opportunities to include ...

Barb Davisson of Spokane has been growing this basil plant in her south-facing kitchen window all winter. Basil loves warm weather and is very sensitive to the cold temperatures we are getting this ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Another beautiful week of weather in April is upon us. However, rain and cooler weather are in the forecast for the weekend. If you get the itch to go out ...

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 ...

* What it is: Italian sweet basil is a popular cooking herb, but it often dies an early death due to a fungal disease called downy mildew. Amazel is a 2019 introduction that’s very resistant to mildew ...