Rebecca R - Sweet Basil by Becca https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7 Sweet basil is a herb with green, small leaves that adds flavour to savoury dishes. en-us 2015-04-20 23:28:58 UTC 2025-09-28 13:28:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/smiley.jpg What is Sweet Basil ?? rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/57602317 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.  

]]> 2015-04-21 07:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/57602317 Characteristics !! rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/57604438 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.

]]> 2015-04-21 08:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/57604438 Health Benefits !! rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/57752865 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.

]]> 2015-04-22 02:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/57752865 Recipes Including Basil !! rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/57754507
  • Spaghetti
  • Pizza
  • Pasta Salad
  • Pesto
  • Soups
  • Many Itallian Dishes
    • ]]>     2015-04-22 02:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/57754507     Facts about Basil !! rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/58131909 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

    ]]>     2015-04-24 08:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/58131909     The 'Family' Basil is in !! rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/58134080 Basil is part of the laminaceae (mints) family commonly known as the St Joseph's Wort in some countries.

    ]]>     2015-04-24 08:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/58134080     Scientific Classification !! rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/58818565 Sweet Basil or any type of Basil falls into the scientific classification of Kingdom Plantae.   

    ]]>     2015-04-29 23:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/58818565     Flavour !! rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/58819566 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

    ]]>     2015-04-29 23:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/58819566     Sweet Basil Seeds rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/58821898 2015-04-30 00:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/58821898 My Basil Plant rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59174890 Day 26

    ]]>     2015-05-04 08:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59174890     My Basil Plant rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59175432 Day 21

    ]]>     2015-05-04 08:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59175432     Desciption on My Basil Plant rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59176019 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.

    ]]>     2015-05-04 08:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59176019     Did You Know ??? rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59176950 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.

    ]]>     2015-05-04 08:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59176950     What does the texture of sweet Basil feel like ???? rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59178778 Sweet Basil has a nice tender texture that goes incredibly well with Asian style cooking and recipies.

    ]]>     2015-05-04 09:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59178778     What does Basil Smell like ?? rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59179213 Basil has a very unique smell. Other types of Basil also have thir own type of smell.

    ]]>     2015-05-04 09:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59179213     Websites rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59179390 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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    ]]>     2015-05-04 09:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59179390     rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59179708 2015-05-04 09:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59179708 My Basil Plant  rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59491259 Day 29

    ]]>     2015-05-06 09:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59491259     rross1 https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59894277 2015-05-09 00:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rross1/foodtec7/wish/59894277