See how to grow and harvest your own crop of basil anywhere! Basil is perfect for growing in pots, raised beds or a traditional garden.

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Basil leaves are arguably THE most popular and versatile herb out there. This is why we need to know how to preserve basil and keep it fresh.

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Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum L. The low-growing bush basil (Ocimum minimum) is a separate species, but it is probably a variant of sweet basil. Much of the herb grown today is a hybrid, a cross between Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum americanum. There are many cultivars of basil that have their own denomination. Other Common Names: Basil, common basil, garden basil, St. Joseph's wort, basilicon, joy of the mountain, basilikum (German), basilic (French), lo-le (Chinese), basilika (Swedish)…

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Here are the best Types of Basil that you can grow and enjoy fresh for their appearance, aroma, culinary and medicinal uses!

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