Georgia McKay- Basil by Georgia McKay

Characteristics of the basil herb

gmckay4 — 2015-04-22 02:21:25 UTC

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

Websites used

gmckay4 — 2015-04-22 02:25:18 UTC

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/

Basil and other flavours

gmckay4 — 2015-04-22 02:32:41 UTC

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.

Basil recipes:

gmckay4 — 2015-04-22 02:44:04 UTC

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/

Tips on how to grow basil

gmckay4 — 2015-04-22 22:21:08 UTC

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.

Growing Basil

gmckay4 — 2015-04-23 22:18:02 UTC

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

Harvesting Basil plants

gmckay4 — 2015-04-24 03:24:19 UTC

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

The Benefits of Basil

gmckay4 — 2015-04-24 03:31:54 UTC

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.

Types

gmckay4 — 2015-04-28 01:38:23 UTC

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.

More Facts about Basil

gmckay4 — 2015-04-29 05:26:09 UTC

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.