A key guideline for planting basil outdoors is to monitor the temperature. For seeds to germinate, basil needs soil between ...

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, ...

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 ...

Basil is an incredibly versatile herb that can be used in daily cooking, but if you want it to thrive all winter long, follow ...

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, ...

TIME FOR BASIL: Put in basil plants now and enjoy a wonderful fresh seasoning for summer cooking. Many herbs already in your garden, such as thyme, sage, oregano, mint, dill, cilantro and parsley, are ...

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 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 ...