Harvesting basil incorrectly can lead to stunted growth. Find out how to cut the leaves for a fuller and more productive ...

For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those must-have herbs every gardener needs to grow during the warmer months of the year.

Wondering why your basil is wilting? From water problems to disease, here's how to revive it and keep your garden healthy.

It's easy to grow and delicious.• Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). The most common, with a bushy habit, to 2-3 feet tall. Try 'Genovese,' 'Mammoth Sweet' or 'Lettuce Leaf,' or the slightly spicy ...

Don’t water at night and other secrets to growing great basil Basil can be a bit fickle. Experts offer advice to help you grow it better — plus some ideas for how to enjoy it.

“Rue can stunt basil’s growth due to allelopathic effects, [which are] plant chemicals that inhibit the growth of nearby ...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) with its rich, dark green leaves, redolent of anise and clove, is the most popular commercial culinary herb in America. Whether incorporated into pesto, paired with tomatoes ...

A new study suggests that growing bush basil near bean plants could offer a cost-effective, natural (and tasty!) alternative ...

Holy basil is far more aromatic and sharper in taste than the sweet Italian basils, so in cooking, it can be used in far smaller quantities. Even then, the flavor may be too intense for some palates.