Sweet, peppery, citrusy, spicy — basil is far more diverse than the familiar bunches sold at most supermarkets. While Genovese basil is the go-to for pesto and Caprese salads, other varieties bring ...

While both Italian and Thai basil bring unique flavors to the kitchen, they are best suited for different culinary applications. Italian basil, with its mild and sweet notes, is a staple in ...

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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 ...

With basil being one of the most, if not the most, popular fresh herb that consumers want to cook with, one indoor grower is introducing a new basil product just in time for spring. Square Roots is ...

Ocimum basilicum: Grows to 3 feet tall. Full sun. Regular water. Produces masses of aromatic leaves all summer. Snip off flower stalks as soon as they appear to prevent the plant from going to seed.

Learn what makes Genovese, Thai, purple, lemon, cinnamon, holy, and Aromatto basil unique — and the best ways to cook with each. Sweet, peppery, citrusy, spicy — basil is far more diverse than the ...