Comments on: Basil 101: Growing Tips + 28 Recipes

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:32:11 +0000

In reply to Nebrija. I'm so glad you loved it, Nebrija!

By: Nebrija

Nebrija — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:24:31 +0000

This recipe was so good! Really wanted you to know I enjoyed it! I think the key is fresh Basil. Luckily I have some Basil growing in my garden I could use. Here’s to more Basil Pesto!

-Nebrija

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:07:59 +0000

In reply to shonell. Hi, So glad you enjoyed the post. I hope you love the recipes!

By: shonell

shonell — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:13:02 +0000

Basil is indeed a fantastic herb to grow, and I couldn’t agree more with your tips and the value of having fresh herbs right at your doorstep. It truly elevates any dish.

Your tips for growing basil are on point, especially the advice about starting at the right time and watering needs. For many, basil is a culinary staple, and your suggestions for using it are spot on, from pesto to various dishes. It’s such a versatile herb that it can enhance both Italian and Asian flavors.

I appreciate your recipe ideas, and I’ll definitely try some of them. Basil and zucchini soup sounds delightful! Thank you for sharing your wisdom on basil, both in the garden and in the kitchen. ??️

By: Jeanine Donofrio

Jeanine Donofrio — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:32:02 +0000

In reply to BooBee. Love it, thanks for the tip!

By: BooBee

BooBee — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:53:59 +0000

I put handfuls in a food processor with olive oil. make a paste. throw into a freezer bag. flatten it. throw it into freezer. and break off bits as I need it for cooking. I add nothing else.

By: Christina Wilcke

Christina Wilcke — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:35:45 +0000

In reply to Jeanine Donofrio.

Great information Thanks so much and my Basil in a clay pot does extremely well…

By: Clyde

Clyde — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:08:52 +0000

I live in Central Ohio. You are very right to not plant basil too early. If you have to, then put some clear plastic down a week or two ahead to get the soil warm. The best time to pick basil is when the nights are warm and it is slightly dry out. That is when the full flavor comes out. This may be in late July or early August. If you wait too long, the leaves will turn bitter. Pick the leaves and make pesto and freeze it. Freezing actually improves the pesto. After that, let them go to seed. Seeds are great for herbal vinegar–fresh basil doesn’t work as well as seeds.

By: Eileen

Eileen — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:14:41 +0000

In reply to Gigi. I've tried to do just that for the first time. I took a large bunch, washed, trimmed and then blanched in boiling water for a few seconds, then quickly into ice water. This preserves the dark green color. let them dry after a few minutes in the ice water, and then lay the leaves out on parchment paper, roll it up, and put it in a ziplock. It's in the freezer now....I wish I could tell you the outcome, but from what I have read, this is the 1st choice way to freeze it. Doesn't hurt to try if you have a large plant, right? Good luck!

By: pauline

pauline — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 03:31:44 +0000

I really like all your ideas for Basil.
You have provided some excellent ideas and receipes for basil. I am growing my own plants in my back yard