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What To Do With Basil Stems – 10 Fantastic Ideas To Try

by Jamie
Basil Leaves and Stems

Basil leaves usually get all the attention for their tenderness, flavorful taste, and strong aroma. However, most people don’t realize …

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Aphids on Basil – Identification & 10 Effective Solutions

by Jamie
Aphids on Basil Plant

Of all the unwelcome visitors that gardeners receive, aphids are the ones that are the most common. These insects can …

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Best Pot Size for Basil | Complete Guide & Growing Tips

by Jamie
Basil Growing in Small Plastic Pot

Growing anything successfully in pots requires some pre-thought as to where to place the container, what soil and nutrients do …

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Can Chickens Eat Basil? Benefits Provided & Feeding Guide

by Jamie
Chicken Pecking Leaves

A constant supply of organic manure, an organic waste disposal system, eggs, and for some people, meat  — this is …

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How Long Do Basil Plants Last? Basil Life Cycle Explained

by Jamie
Woman Holding Pot of Basil

While endless basil seems like a dream to many of us, a basil plant’s life cycle will only allow it …

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What To Do When Basil Stems Turn Brown: Reasons & What To Do

by Jamie
Dead Basil Plant Outside

As an herb, basil takes a prominent place not just in your pantry but also in the medicine cabinet, but …

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Can You Use Dried Basil for Pesto? Here’s How To Do It

by Jamie
Spoon Full of Dried Basil

Pesto is a delicious dish that requires basil among other ingredients. While fresh basil is in almost every pesto recipe …

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Basil Turning Black in Freezer: Why and How To Prevent

by Jamie
Frozen Basil Cubes

Freezing basil is arguably the number one way to preserve this delicious, multi-purpose herb for long periods. While it can …

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Freezing Thai Basil: 6 Easy Methods To Preserve Your Harvest

by Jamie
Freezing Thai Basil

Although Thai basil is considered a perennial in warm climates, for those who experience frost or snow, cold temperatures will …

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9 Reasons for Curling Basil Leaves + How to Fix Each

by Jamie
Leaves Curling on Basil

Basil is loved for its tender leaves, but unfortunately, its leaves make it susceptible to various growing issues. If you …

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