Growing Basil – The Easy Way!

Growing Basil – The Easy Way!

This summer, you can grow basil the easy way. “One of the easiest, most prolific, and flavorful herbs to grow is basil plants (Ocimum basilicum),”. While there are many cultivars of basil, the two most common are Basil Sweet Italian and Genovese basil. Here’s how: First choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil for your new herb garden. Next decide whether you want to start seeds indoors or sow them directly into your garden bed when it’s warm enough outdoors.

If starting seeds indoors, allow six to eight weeks for plants to reach a transplantable size. Fill small containers with a moistened Garden Soil and press the seeds into the soil but don’t cover them. Water lightly and place in a warm location until germination, which should occur in seven to 10 days. Keep the soil moist but not wet. When seedlings are about 2 inches tall, thin them to 2-4 inches apart. After all danger of frost is passed, transplant the young plants outside in well-drained garden soil and full sun or partial shade. Space plants 12-18 inches apart depending on how fast they grow (basil can grow up to 2 feet tall!) and give them a good watering.

Basil is an easy to grow herb that can be enjoyed fresh or dried. With a little bit of care, you can enjoy the flavor and aroma of this versatile herb all season long!

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an easy to grow annual herb that is a member of the mint family. It is a tender annual that will not survive our winters outside but can be easily transplanted into containers and enjoyed on the deck or patio all season long. Basil leaves, flowers and stems are all edible and can be used in a variety of dishes ranging from pasta to salads to pizzas.

The leaf morphology is where basil gets its name (Ocimum basilicum) as it refers to the Greek word basilikos meaning royal or kingly. The common name basil comes from the Roman name for sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum), which was derived from a Greek word basileus meaning king, and is the source of our modern English word “basilisk”, also called a king snake because of its alleged ability to kill snakes with a glance.

Growing Basil – The Easy Way! This summer, you can grow basil the easy way. “One of the easiest, most prolific, and flavorful herbs to grow is basil plants (Ocimum basilicum),”. While there are many cultivars of basil, the two most common are Basil Sweet Italian and Genovese basil. Here’s how: First choose a sunny…

Growing Basil – The Easy Way! This summer, you can grow basil the easy way. “One of the easiest, most prolific, and flavorful herbs to grow is basil plants (Ocimum basilicum),”. While there are many cultivars of basil, the two most common are Basil Sweet Italian and Genovese basil. Here’s how: First choose a sunny…