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, ...

A key guideline for planting basil outdoors is to monitor the temperature. For seeds to germinate, basil needs soil between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Your basil plant should sprout in warm weather ...

I recently planted a basil plant in a pot on my front porch, and it seems some kind of bug is eating it. It gets chewed down to the stem. They don't seem to be bite marks, more like melted away. Any ...

My basil plants have dark spots on them. What causes this and what can I do? There are several things that could cause this problem, but the most likely culprit is overwatering and/or poor drainage, ...

My basil plants started getting a yellow cast to the leaves, which then turned brown and fell off a few days later. Basil has always been easy for me to grow. I am wondering what this problem is and ...

My basil plants -- Genovese, Opal and globe -- are full of possibilities. My friend, Terri, and I plan to pulverize our pesto of basil leaves, baby spinach, walnuts and freshly grated asiago, olive ...

Temperatures soared in late April. Coupled with long periods without rain, the high temperatures have made gardening challenging in our area. Frequent watering, especially of new plantings, is a ...

My being stuck at home with an office overlooking my garden has undoubtedly helped my basil plants this year. Even with these never-ending hot days and not enough rain, it is hard not to notice when ...