The basil plant (Ocimum basilicum) is known for its distinctive smell, and of course, its inclusion within a multitude of food recipes. But as a grower, you may sometimes find that your plant has ...

I’m growing a ‘Sweet Thai’ basil under lights in my office and every time I walk by and stroke it, it emits an incredible licorice aroma that knocks my socks off. This new variety from Burpee Seed is ...

Basil tends to be straightforward to keep alive, so many people leave it alone to sit in a pot. However, it will not flourish properly unless you take a few seconds to do a very simple task. Once the ...

Basil is generally a breeze to care for, often left on its own in a pot. Yet without a specific quick action, it won't basil won't flourish as expected. When the temperatures rise, basil is prone to ...

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.

Dear Garden Coach: Why is my basil so tough? I planted sweet basil in a barrel with tomatoes, and it is watered deeply. The plants grow well, but the basil leaves are tough. They smell great and taste ...

I love basil, but it is a bit of a prima donna. In my quest to never run out of my favorite herb, I have resorted to several methods to make the most of it. Here's how: CULTURE: Begin preparing your ...

Basil can be a highly misleading plant, as it will remain alive for extended periods even if you simply leave it sitting on a windowsill, but it will not produce any edible leaves unless you tend to ...

It turns out basil can grow bitter leaves or even die in summer if it begins to flower, but there is a very easy way to keep it healthy that only takes a few seconds to do. Basil tends to be easy to ...

At my condo, my garden is limited to two large containers where I usually grow tomatoes, but this year I’m using one to grow basil so I can make homemade pesto, which I love. Basil is a warm-weather ...

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 ...

Herb gardeners are being urged to take a few seconds to tend to their basil plants, as it is very easy for them to stop growing or even die if a simple task is not done now. Basil can be a very ...