Basil is an annual which grows about 2 feet tall with leafy, light-green foliage. It produces tiny white flowers often tinged in lavender. This is an easy herb to grow. Plant it in the spring after the last frost or sow it indoors and transplant it in the garden. It grows best in full sun.
Food application of herb
Basil is a standard in pizzas, spaghetti sauces, and pestos. Basil ads flavor to cheeses, soups omelets, and salads. It is also used fresh for sliced tomatoes, as a garnish, or for flavoring meats, and cooked in stir-fries.
Medical application of herb
Basil has been an herbal remedy, used for ages to treat diseases of the brain, heart, lungs, bladder or reviving vitality (when infused as a tea)
Herbs in The Garden - Basil
Labels: Herbs in The Garden
