Harvest basil when the plant reaches 6 to 8 inches tall and has at least four sets of leaves. "You can also harvest throughout the growing season, ideally before the plant flowers," says Sally McCabe, ...

From pesto to Caprese salad and cocktails to pasta dishes, basil is a favorite ingredient in the kitchen and a must-have in any Southern herb garden. When temperatures consistently stay in the 80s, ...

There's something quietly satisfying about growing your own basil. You start with a small seedling on a windowsill or tucked into a garden bed, and within a few weeks, you've got lush green stems that ...

You’re babying your basil to death. That single leaf you plucked for tonight’s pasta? It did almost nothing for the plant, ...

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

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.

Spotted white flowers on your basil? Don't throw them away – here's how to save your harvest ...

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the biggest secrets to growing great basil isn't fertilizer or watering — it's harvesting. Basil, along with most culinary herbs, benefits from being picked often. Regular ...

I used to think basil was impossible to keep alive. Every plant I bought looked amazing on day one, then turned yellow and sad within a week. Sounds familiar? I’ve been there more times than I’d like ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish ...

Regularly harvesting basil helps the plant stay bushy, healthy, and productive for a longer growing season. Pick leaves by gently pinching from the top down, which encourages fuller growth and ...