When plants have three sets of leaves, thin to 12 to 18 inches apart. Growing plants indoors: For fresh year-round harvest, plants can be grown indoors, though growth won’t be as vigorous. Place plants in a south-facing window that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight or illuminate with...
Purple basiladds some nice color to your garden (when steeped in white vinegar, it creates a beautiful color) Thai basiladds a sweet licorice flavor to a dish. See our post about basil varieties in the garden. Harvesting How to Harvest Basil ...
Another way of freezing basil is in a quart-size plastic bag, smashing the basil down flat and pressing all the air out of the bag. This is easy to fit into a crowded freezer, and when it’s time to use some of the frozen basil you can just break off a piece and put the rest ...
Basil tends to extend its aroma and flavor to other plants or herbs grown along with it. You can plant parsley or tomatoes along with basil. But, always choose such plants that have the same needs as that of a basil like water and light. How to harvest your basil? Image Credit:eversum...
When I harvest my basil I will chiffonade the leaves and freeze it. I also dry some for use in soaps and creams, as basil is naturally antibacterial. And of course I always make lots of pesto. Types of Basil You may have heard of the most popular types of basil, such as Genovese ...
How to actually organize your spices is a tricky question. If you have enough to require the dewey decimal system, you’re welcome to use it. For most people, organizing by type of spice (Indian, Italian, Thai) or by Brownian motion is sufficient, and your biggest question is shelf or ...
Don’t laugh—butter sculpture is a true art form that originated in Tibet in the 7th century. It is now one of the highlights of many American harvest fairs. Learn how to make your own butter sculpture. How To:Make a dog out of fondant for cake decorating ...
10.Red potatoes or “new potatoes”.If you’re getting a late start you can always get potato seedlings at your garden centre, or plant some “seed” potatoes in early February or March for a spring harvest. These types of potatoes are called new potatoes because they are picked and sold...
To harvest.This is the best reason to trim your basil! I can’t get enough of the basil harvest and clip branches for cooking almost daily in the summer. We make pesto, chop the leaves for sprinkling over pasta and pizza, toss them in green salads, and add citrusy basils like lemon ...
Maturation: This is when you can start harvesting basil. How to harvest basil effectively involves cutting the leaves while encouraging new growth. (Tips on how to harvest basil plant) At plant maturity, basil starts to flower and produce seeds (learn how to stop flowering and prolong leaf pro...