Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those ...

Whether you’re making pesto, Caprese salad, or turning your homegrown tomatoes into Sunday sauce for the freezer, basil is a necessary ingredient. And nothing beats fresh from your windowsill or ...

Basil (Ocimum spp.), a widely used herb that adds flavor to sauces, salads, main dishes, and sides, is native to Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. Different varieties vary in size, shape, and flavor, ...

ANNE WRITES: WHY IS BASIL SO DIFFICULT TO GROW? I planted some seeds in the ground in March with no success. I visited a local nursery and they only had sweet basil and Thai basil. What is the ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Basil is a popular herb to grow because it's easy to take care of, comes in beautiful varieties, and can drop the grocery bill (especially if you love margarita pizzas and pesto).

If it were a strict head-to-head competition, basil seeds edge out chia seeds. They have more fiber, iron, and calcium per ...

I see it every spring about the time the first vegetables start to appear in the stores. Tucked in among the cabbages, spinach and lettuce are basil plants … shivering, cold basil plants. I almost ...

Q: Is there some sort of leaf blight going on with basil right now? The last three potted basil plants I've purchased at a Bay Area supermarket have come home looking just fine, though I do need to ...

Basil seeds, or sabja seeds, can be helpful in aiding digestion. Here is how they function and how much you need to consume ...

Basil gets tall and leggy from low light, lack of pruning, or overfertilizing. Signs include sparse leaves, excess flowers, and short stems from overharvesting. Revive it with proper care, pruning, ...