Basil, a member of the mint family, is a common ingredient in various culinary cultures — perhaps most famously in Italian pesto and tomato dishes. The variety you'll see most often is sweet basil, ...

Get out of your basil rut by diving into the diversity of this royal herb. Summer is basil’s time to shine. The herb loves heat and can be grown in full or part sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil ...

Basil is one of the most popular and easiest to grow herbs and should be a staple in most gardens. Basil can be used fresh in ...

Growing basil in the ground or containers is easy in a sunny spot. Once you know how to harvest basil, you can harvest leaves ...

Given my love affair with common sweet basil, it took me a while to venture out to others available. Here are two that I like a lot. 'Cuban' basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Cuban') has a spicier fragrance ...

Basil is one of the tastiest herbs in any kitchen garden, but these delicate plants can wilt if they're not receiving the proper care. Here's why basil plants can be susceptible to wilting, plus seven ...

AMES, IA - As the popularity of fresh culinary herbs increases, growers are looking to year-round production methods to supply distributors and local consumers. In colder climates, culinary herb ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leggy basil plant in pot - Avocado_studio/Shutterstock The basil plant (Ocimum basilicum) is ...

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Basil is a member of the mint family, and even the varieties so prized by Italian cooks originated in Asia. Though grown as an annual in California, the hardy plant is actually a woody perennial that ...

Downy mildew on basil can quickly kill the whole plant. Consistent monitoring and quick action will help keep your plant healthy.