You are not alone, many people confuse basil and oregano. They look pretty similar. However, their taste is quite different, and also, if you take care, you can also notice differences in their appearance. If you want to know in what they differ (taste? use in the kitchen) here you will find what you need….
There is one thing that many ignores when planting basil in the same pot with other herbs: the fact that some herbs might be harmful to your basil. Indeed, each herb, basil included, has ideal companions as well as plants that should be totally avoided. Knowing them will save you time, money, and avoid frustration….
Basil and cilantro are quite different herbs although both widely adopted in the kitchen. If you’re making pesto sauce and run out of basil, you may wonder whether you should reach for the cilantro. While these two herbs often work well together, they are not the same. This article has you covered with all the…
You might have heard about Thai basil and wondered if there is any particular difference compared to the most common sweet basil. Does Thai basil is better on recipes? Which one to use and when? Do they look different? Thai basil has a milder flavor with an extra licorice aroma missing in sweet basil. Thai…
Purple basil is a beautiful herb that very likely you have as an ornament in your house. However, as you might have experienced, its intense color might fade. Do not despair, this article has you covered with science-backed up information and remedies if this happens. Hence, why your purple basil is turning green? Purple basil…
Perhaps you are thinking of growing basil indoor, excited by the idea of having the freshest and tastiest leaves for your plates. Maybe you already have a few basil plants, but they are tiny, they die quickly, or they are not producing all the leaves you want. This post has you covered. It provides 21…
Probably you are a more experienced indoor gardener by now and after a few successes with your Genovese basil (difference between thai and normal basil), you were thinking of growing a different variety of basil enticed by the possibility to add a different flavor to your favorite pasta dish. Hence, you might have heard about…
You have proudly grown your basil and, at the moment of harvest, you end up with an unpleasant surprise. The leaves, that perhaps you added on top of your pasta, taste bitter. You might wonder what’s happened, whether this is normal and what can you do to avoid such a problem in the future. Here…
During my experience in growing basil indoor I found many “hosts” on my plant. One of them is ants. These tiny insects, that can get numerous really quickly, can cover your basil entirely. It is then legitimate to ask why are there and more importantly if they can actually damage your plant. For such reasons,…
Basil needs fertilizer to maximize its growth and harvest. It is a very leafy plant with no fruits that requires a specific type of fertilizer, different from vegetables or ornamental plants like roses. Which one to choose? The best fertilizer for basil plants is given by an equal mix of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus like…
I did not give much importance to the container size for my basil as on my early days I used any available pot. However, I wondered whether the container size can affect, in the long run, the growth of the basil. So I did a bit of research on the topic. The best container or…
Basil is not only a beautiful and fragrant plant but a source of endless leaves that you can use for Italian delicacies such as pesto or bruschettas. However, what if your basil is producing only very small leaves, insufficient even for a tiny pot of pesto? If you are in this situation I am here…