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Day 29

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http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/vegetables/growing-basil/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil

http://www.gourmetgarden.com/en/herb/188/basil

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Basil has a very unique smell. Other types of Basil also have thir own type of smell.

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What does the texture of sweet Basil feel like ????

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What does the texture of sweet Basil feel like ????

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Sweet Basil has a nice tender texture that goes incredibly well with Asian style cooking and recipies.

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Did you know while Basil smells good for us it smells/tastes terrible to flies and mosquitos, which means it can be a helpful herb in the kitchen or the garden.

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As you can see my sweet basil plant has grown well in the past 21-26 . In the Day 21 photo you can see that that the plant has grown well in height and shape of the leaves. In the day 26 photo you can see that nothing much has changed but the scent of the herb has gotten a little bit stronger and the small little buds on the leaves are getting bigger. In day 29 the only changes are that the buds on the plant are expanding and the leaves are starting to get more mature.

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Day 21

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Day 26

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Fresh basil has an slight peppery flavour. The taste then evolves into a slightly sweet flavour. Basil should be added at the end of cooking as heat can make basil bitter

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Sweet Basil or any type of Basil falls into the scientific classification of Kingdom Plantae.

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Basil is part of the laminaceae (mints) family commonly known as the St Joseph's Wort in some countries.

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Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

Height/Width: H- 30-45cm  W- 30-95cm

Flower Colour: White

Seasonal Features: Blooms in spring to about mid Autumn

Life Cycle: Annual

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Spaghetti

Pizza

Pasta Salad

Pesto

Soups

Many Itallian Dishes

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The herb contains high quantitates of (E)-beta-caryophyllene (BCP), which may be useful in treating arthritis & bowel diseases. It also contains oils that can help with inflammation, swelling and can provide anti aging properties.

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Sweet Basil is a herb that is a shade of medium green. Sweet Basil can also grow to 40-60cm in height. The green small leaves that are on the Basil plant usually into  grow oval-shaped leaves.

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Basil is commonly used fresh in cooked recipes as a garnish. Basil is one of the most common herb used in Italian food and cooking as it adds colour and flavour to the dish.