Basil

Basil brings fragrance and fresh flavor to warm-season gardens, with Genovese, Thai, lemon, cinnamon, holy basil, purple, dwarf, and other forms for sauces, salads, tea, garnishes, pollinators, and preserving.

Plant after cold weather has passed, pinch growing tips to encourage branching, and harvest often before heavy flowering. Give plants full sun, warm soil, and steady moisture for the fullest leaves and strongest aroma.