Harvest healthy basil all season long.

Plant two to three basil seeds per starter pot by gently pressing them ¼ inch into the soil with your finger. Lightly cover ...

Ensure a continuous supply of basil long past summer. If your bounty of basil isn’t enough to keep up with all the pesto, pasta, and salad recipes you’ve been making, propagating it is an easy way to ...

Truly one of the glories of the summer garden, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a pungent herb that adds excitement to all sorts of salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. The thought of that homegrown ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

March is the ideal time to start this herb indoors, since by the time it's ready to transplant, your outdoor garden will be warm and ready.

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs. Look for opportunities to include ...