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Basil can be a good source of
Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Basil
has been found Toxic to some
insects. Basil originated from
India, and has made its way
around the world. Basil is a
good source of iron, magnesium,
calcium.

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There are actually a few different
types of basil in the world, each of
them having a different taste. Here
are just a few different basil types
that might suit your liking.

1. Sweet basil-goes well with
Italian soups.
2. Spicy bush Basil-just a few
leaves can spice up a meal.
3. Lemon Basil-goes well with
fish dishes.
4. Dark Opal Basil-a great way
to spice up a salad.
5. Christmas Basil-can add a tasty
fruity taste to a drink.

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Basil can be used outside the
kitchen as well. Basil can be a
soothing treatment for insect bites
or stings. Basil can help with
stomach and head aches. Having a
pot of basil in the kitchen will keep
the nasty vinegar flies away.

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A basil plant will grow for 6 weeks
before it is ready to be harvested.
Plucking off leaves before that time
will allow the plant to continue
growing healthy and well and
continue the plants growth

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Basil seeds should be planted
on damp soil in warm weather.
Leaves should be picked regularly
to continue the growth of new
leaves.

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Basil copes best in the warmer seasons such as summer and spring. Basil needs lots if sunlight and should  be watered often on hot days. Insects may be a problem, liquid seaweed may help keep pests away.

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There are lots of different ways to use basil in cooking, from a sweetening topping to the main flavour of the dish. You can make many different things using basil, here are some examples;
Tomato and basil soup; Spinach basil pasta salad; lasagne topped with basil leaves; tomato basil pasta sauce. Here is a link to a great website that provides even more delicious basil recipes: http://allrecipes.com/recipes/ingredients/herbs-and-spices/herbs/basil/

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Basil is often used to add
flavour to vegetables and
different types of meat. Basil
can be a good source of
vitamin A, and iron. Basil goes
well with tomato, cheese,
lamb, fish, pasta and potatoes.

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http://usethatherb.com/basil-herb-information/

http://www.thekitchn.com/10-recipes-that-use-up-a-bunch-of-basil-recipes-from-the-kitchn-192741

http://offbeathome.com/2012/08/how-to-grow-basil

http://www.almanac.com/plant/basil

http://www.herbinfosite.com/?page_id=337

http://www.hobbyfarms.com/crops-and-gardening/basil-varieties.aspx

http://www.softschools.com/facts/plants/basil_facts/657/

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Basil leaves are small and round.
They are a natural green colour,
which release a beautiful smell
when touched. The Basil herb
can be pruned, for they can grow
quite tall, growing to a height of 3 metres. Pruning them back can result in them becoming bushier and more compacted together. Basil grows well in warn climates