Summary
Basil, Ocimum basilicum, is one our most popular herbs, since it can be used in so many recipes and with a great variety of results.
These annual plants are fast-growing in full sun, reaching 12 to 30 inches tall and at least 12 inches wide. They have shiny leaves one to four inches long and spikes of white flowers. The purple or variegated leaf plants can have purple flowers.See the full content of this document
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Garden Patch Pointers: Herbs
Basil leaves can be used fresh or dried, lending a pleasant, mildly sweet flavor to sauces and cooked dishes.
The best leaves are from younger stems that have not flowered. Keep th...See the full content of this document
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