How many times have you bought basil at the grocery store only to let them go to waste? Well, this does not have to be the case again! I will show you how to store your fresh basil herbs for later use. Basil can be stored using the 1) bouquet style and 2) paper towel…
Recently, you have been introduced to the wonderful world of bonsai and the possibilities for its application to herbs. Why not turn your basil plant outside into a fancy bonsai? Is it really possible? Basil can be turned into bonsai. However, such bonsai will last only one season. There are 5 basil varieties that can…
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It is understandable that using herbs in the kitchen can be confusing especially if you’re a first-timer. You might not know how to use them or which one is great for certain dishes. Fresh herbs will open your taste buds to a whole new world of flavor that it’s worth the time to get to…
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If using fresh herbs in your kitchen is not your thing, you might struggle to recognize and make the best use of them in your frypan.. Fresh herbs unlock so much flavor to your dishes that it is well worth it to know how basil and parsley differ and whether or not it’s a good…
Basil comes in all different kinds, breeds, flavors, and scents. However, isn’t it jarring to have some basils smell like licorice or lemon while others smell like cat pee? In general, basil plants can produce different scents akin to cat urine, lemon, licorice, or even cinnamon due to the presence of particular compounds like mercaptan,…
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Those who grow potted, greenhouse, or indoor basil quickly notice when the leaves become translucent or transparent. Why does this happen? When basil leaves lose their green color and turn translucent or transparent, it may be caused by: lack of sunlight and chlorophyll production insects sucking out the juice cold drafts causing plant stress infection…