Alberto Ray

Here are some cool things and facts: Basil is native to tropical Asia and belongs to the mint family. Sweet basil is also called Genoese… Read More »What Are Three Facts About Basil?

The smell of lemon is basil is also normal. The chemical compound attributable to the lemon smell of certain basil varieties is Citral. Citral is… Read More »Why Does My Basil Smell Like Lemon?

Basil develops miniature flowers that appear in spikes on top of a plant. They can be white, pinkish or mauve in color. Flowers are pollinated… Read More »Does Basil Have A Fruit?

Basil smelling like licorice is normal. The smell of licorice is attributed to a chemical compound present in both licorice and anise known as anethole.… Read More »Is Basil Supposed To Smell Like Licorice?

anise. Description. Thai basil is sturdy and compact, growing up to 45 cm (1 ft 6 in), and has shiny green, slightly serrated, narrow leaves… Read More »What Does Thai Basil Smell Like?

Herb Basil Blue Spice A basil hybrid producing heavily fragrant leaves with an air of vanilla with light purple flowers in late summer. Traditionally used… Read More »What Is Blue Spice Basil?

Regular basil has a sweet and savory taste profile with peppery and minty undertones. Some also say it has a hint of anise. Additionally, basil… Read More »Is Basil Supposed To Taste Minty?

You can make a homemade perfume with your favorite basil variety. In a jar, combine one part basil leaves to three parts vodka. Cover and… Read More »How Do You Make Basil Fragrant?

Basil shouldn’t be transplanted outside until after the last frost of spring. Even a small amount of frost can cause basil leaves to droop and… Read More »Why Is My Basil Tasteless?