Letting some of your basil plants go to flower brings in beneficial insects and pollinators for the health of your garden and is also great for the bees. Basil repels mosquitoes, flies ...
Basil in a pot needs regular feeding - use a general-purpose liquid feed. Water little and often, nip out the tips and remove any flower buds that appear. This will help the plant grow strong and ...
Basil is widely available in supermarkets; look for bright green leaves with no hint of wilting or black spotting. Dried basil retains little of the aroma and flavour of fresh basil, so is of ...