The large, glossy green leaves have a wonderful fragrance and flavor for your favorite Italian dishes. The leaves may also be dried to make a nice seasoning.
Plant basil in full sun in soil that is amended with compost and a high nitrogen fertilizer for the most vigorous leafy growth. It may also be planted in a container using fresh potting soil, and feed regularly with a liquid high nitrogen fertilizer.
Harvest basil by pinching off entire stems just above the branches. Fertilize every few weeks with a liquid, high nitrogen fertilizer to encourage more leafy growth. Keeping the flowers cut back will also encourage leafy growth. Put the leaves in a food processor or blender with olive oil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts and sea salt to make a delicious pesto.
Plant basil in full sun in soil that is amended with compost and a high nitrogen fertilizer for the most vigorous leafy growth. It may also be planted in a container using fresh potting soil, and feed regularly with a liquid high nitrogen fertilizer.
Harvest basil by pinching off entire stems just above the branches. Fertilize every few weeks with a liquid, high nitrogen fertilizer to encourage more leafy growth. Keeping the flowers cut back will also encourage leafy growth. Put the leaves in a food processor or blender with olive oil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts and sea salt to make a delicious pesto.
No comments:
Post a Comment