Grow Your Best Basil Crop—Ever!

Get the latest tips on how to create, nurture, and harvest your tastiest basil ever! [Food Gardening Network Preview]( November 4, 2024  [Grow Your Best Basil Crop Ever!]( Get everything you need to know about growing, harvesting, cooking, and eating delicious basil—right now! [Basil]( Gain full access to this premium Gardening Guide—and an entire Library of food gardening advice—with a [Charter Gold Membership in Food Gardening Network!]( Dear Gardener, There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh basil. No kitchen should be without those fresh, tender green leaves of deliciousness. If you’re like me, you may have tried growing basil on your windowsill or in your garden, with mixed results. Well, you’re in luck—The Basil Grower’s Guide—All You Need to Know About Growing and Cooking with Basil is ready for you to read right now! This premium Gardening Guide about basil gives you everything you need to know about growing basil—an essential herb for every kitchen and garden! If you want everything you need to know about growing and harvesting fresh basil, this Gardening Guide is for you! Basil is one of the most common herbs grown by food gardeners and is enjoyed by cooks to flavor everything from spaghetti sauce to salads, vegetables, and pesto. So, plan now and get everything you need to know to about growing, harvesting, and cooking basil in The Basil Grower’s Guide. [Basil]( In this Gardening Guide, you get all the basil-growing tips, techniques, and advice about how to start and maintain an awesome basil garden. And we cover growing basil for beginners and skilled gardeners alike. Plus, whether you want to grow basil plants indoors or outside in your garden, we’ve got you covered! First, you get a complete Introduction to Basil—including the history and background of this hearty, bountiful, and beautiful herb. Did you know that basil was such a revered plant in ancient Egypt that the dead were embalmed with basil? Or that basil is, technically speaking, part of the large mint family of plants? In the Feature Articles about Basil, you’ll discover: - A Word About Choosing Varieties of Basil—do you know what your goals are for growing basil? For cooking purposes? For decorative purposes? As companion plants? Or maybe for all of these reasons? This article will help you decide which type of basil is best for your needs. - Choosing to Grow Your Basil from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings—how easy is it to grow basil from seeds? What about starting your basil garden from basil cuttings or seedlings? What is the best way to get your basil garden started? Find out now in this article. - Growing Indoors, in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers—growing basil indoors and growing basil in pots are some popular ways to maintain a basil garden. Learn all about the different growing locations and methods for basil, right now. - Starting with the Right Soil for Your Basil Plants—what is the number one thing you need to consider for your basil’s soil? What matters about soil for basil in pots? What about the pH level of the soil—what should that be? Find out now. [Food Gardening Network Charter Gold Membership Special Offer—Just $10 for an Entire Year! UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Become a Charter Gold Member today and get the Food Gardening Magazine and Library, Gardening Guides, and Recipes! [Gold Membership] Check out all that this new food gardening club has to offer you today! YES, SIGN ME UP NOW FOR JUST $10!]( - The Right Sunlight for Your Basil Plants—basil needs a lot of sun to grow. Get details and advice about basil light requirements—to ensure your basil plants get enough sun, but not too much! - Watering Your Basil Plants—watering basil can be one of the trickiest parts of maintaining your basil plants in a healthy state. How often to water basil plants? Find out the best watering methods now. - How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Basil-Plant Diseases—basil, unfortunately, is susceptible to developing fungal and bacterial infections, such as gray mold, white powdery mildew, fusarium wilt, and black spot. Learn how to treat and prevent diseases that can destroy your basil plants. - What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Basil Plants—get a list of the top basil plant pests that can infect your crop—and how to prepare your garden to ward off all pests in the first place. What should you do about Japanese beetles on basil plants? Have you tried a “beer trap” to rid your garden of slugs? Get all the answers now. - Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Basil—get the full list of essential gardening tools and equipment for growing basil … and for almost all of your gardening needs. Next, this premium Gardening Guide highlights six popular basil varieties to help you choose the varieties you want to grow—this is just a sampling of the many varieties available: - Sweet Basil - Thai Basil - Green Ruffles Basil - Purple Basil - Lemon Basil - Cinnamon Basil And all of your basil-gardening efforts are made more satisfying when you have quick and easy-to-make recipes, to ensure your harvest is enjoyed by everyone you serve at your home. Food Gardening Network is all about providing delicious recipes for making yummy dishes. Try these recipes and enjoy your basil harvest in the most satisfying ways—even basil ice cream! - Basil Pesto - Basil Watermelon Salad - Basil-Lemon Grilled Chicken - Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup - Easy Capellini with Basil and Tomatoes - Basil-Potato Frittata - Basil Ice Cream Next, you’ll learn all about the health benefits of basil with Nutrition Facts about Basil and Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Basil. Learn about all the wonderful and beneficial attributes of basil—and how you can use basil to boost your health. And to be sure you have everything you need to grow your own basil, we’ve included a Resources about Basil section—so that you can easily find additional tools and information about basil … and all sorts of other general gardening resources. Finally, our Glossary section gives you the explanation of key basil-growing and gardening terms and concepts—so, you’re never in the dark or confused about growing basil or harvesting basil. 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