Vegetables

Rinse the basil with cool water, but make sure to remove excess water. I typically just pat them dry with a clean towel. Any moisture… Read More »Do You Need To Wash Basil Before Drying?

Basil really is such an easy plant to grow if you follow a few simple rules. And if harvested correctly and often, it will give… Read More »Can You Continually Harvest Basil?

You can harvest basil leaves as soon as they appear on the plant. They do not need to ripen or reach a certain size, but… Read More »Can You Harvest Basil Too Early?

Once your basil plant is grown, you should feel free to pick off leaves whenever you want a fresh garnish. Remove a few leaves from… Read More »Can I Keep Harvesting Basil?

Remove the leaves from the stems. Wash the leaves and dry them with a paper towel. Then gather them in bunches and wrap the stems… Read More »How Do You Prepare Basil For Winter?

People tend to overlook the fact that the whole basil plant is edible. You can eat its leaves, stems, and flowers no matter how bitter… Read More »Is It Ok To Eat Bitter Basil?

Basil that is allowed to flower and form seed stops producing foliage and results in bitter tasting basil leaves. Does basil taste different after it… Read More »Is Basil Bitter After Flowering?