Basil also has the capability to grow all year round, especially the basil varieties like the Globe basil, Genovese basil, Thai and Cinnamon basil. Among these varieties, its the Genovese basil, also known as sweet basil that is most commonly grown. How to Plant Basil? As its been already ...
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 t
If you plan on cooking with these plants, plant in clean soil, don’t use insecticides, and grow them away from driveways and busy streets so exhaust won’t settle on the plants. When to Plant Basil To get a jump on the season, start the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplantin...
Few houseplants can match Tulsi for both beauty and fragrance. Tulsi, also known as holy basil or sacred basil, is a perennial in tropical and subtropical regions, but it can be grown indoors year round regardless of your climate. Each year we plant a large patch in our vegetable garden an...
Is Tulsi easy to grow? Like most other types of basil, Tulsi is relatively easy to grow in a garden, but should be grown in areas that have constantly warm temperatures and never frost. The plant grows year-round in hardiness zone 10 and 11, which, in the United States, includes sout...
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) offers backyard gardeners lush foliage as well as exotic flavors for salads, pasta dishes and soups. While it can grow as a perennial in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and higher, it also thrives in
Basil, a plant native to Southeast Asia, is a popular choice for gardeners all over the world and a highly valued ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. It
Basil:prune once plant is 6-8 inches tall (and watch out for white flowers, which are a sign of overgrowth) Thyme:harvest whole sprigs just as leaves start to flower How to Use Your Herbs Now that you’ve mastered the art of growing your herbs, it’s time to put on that plucky pe...
The solutionfor limited sunlight indoors are grow lights. These arelights with specially made bulbsthat provide light at a wavelength that is ideal for plant growth. On average, a plant should receive 12 hours of light per day. Many people set their grow lights to shine through the night fro...
Basil plants should be growing in and/or transplanted to a place where they get full sun exposure for at least six to eight hours. The plants can grow fine in partial sun exposure, though that's not the most effective. Make sure the soil you plant your basil in is well-drained but mo...