Yasmin Innis-Basil by Yassi

Day 24

yassiinnis — 2015-10-28 02:37:37 UTC

Although the basil plant is small it is quite full. The tiny leaves don't have any texture yet but the plant itself is growing rapidly.

Culinary and Medicinal uses

yassiinnis — 2015-10-28 04:13:58 UTC

Basil is mainly used as an anti-inflammatory and is also believed to help combat bowel inflammation as well as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, respiratory problems, allergies and improve breathing because of the cinnamanic acid that basil contains.

Basil is common in Italian dishes such as pizza or a garnish for spaghetti. It is one of the main components in pesto which originated in Italy.

Day 26

yassiinnis — 2015-10-29 23:24:08 UTC

The Basil is becoming very full and growing lots more leaves. The leaves still don't have texture but they are becoming bigger.

Day 28

yassiinnis — 2015-11-04 23:50:52 UTC

My herb was dry and separated. The leaves were wilted and bent. There was still no texture on the leaves.

Day 33

yassiinnis — 2015-11-04 23:56:14 UTC

The basil is no longer dry and wilted and is back to being full and bushy.

Recipes

yassiinnis — 2015-11-05 00:14:03 UTC

*Basil Pesto

Health Benefits

yassiinnis — 2015-11-05 00:15:31 UTC

Basil contains:

Vitamin A

Vitamin B

Vitamin E

Protein

Calcium

Cultivation process

yassiinnis — 2015-11-05 00:15:55 UTC

*Do not leave in temperature below 10 degrees

*6-8 hours of sunlight per day

Tips for Growing

yassiinnis — 2015-11-05 00:16:05 UTC

* Have well drained soil

* Keep temperature fairly warm

* Water often in hot weather

* keep insects away

Bibliography

yassiinnis — 2015-11-05 00:16:33 UTC

Christensen, E. (2013). 10 Delicious Ways to Use a Bunch of Basil â€” Recipes from The Kitchn. The Kitchn. Retrieved 18 November 2015, from http://www.thekitchn.com/10-recipes-that-use-up-a-bunch-of-basil-recipes-from-the-kitchn-192741

Examiner.com,. (2010). Herbal 101: Basil and it's medicinal, culinary and magical uses. Retrieved 18 November 2015, from http://www.examiner.com/article/herbal-101-basil-and-it-s-medicinal-culinary-and-magical-uses

Gertsch, J., Leonti, M., Raduner, S., Racz, I., Chen, J., & Xie, X. et al. (2008). Beta-caryophyllene is a dietary cannabinoid. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences, 105(26), 9099-9104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0803601105

Offthegridnews.com,. (2015). Medicinal Uses and Health Benefits of Basil | Off The Grid News. Retrieved 18 November 2015, from http://www.offthegridnews.com/alternative-health/medicinal-uses-and-health-benefits-of-basil/

Rodale's Organic Life,. (2011). Basil: A Growing Guide. Retrieved 18 November 2015, from http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/basil-growing-guide

Taste.com.au,. (2015). Basil Pesto Recipe. Retrieved 18 November 2015, from http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/1904/basil+pesto

Recipes x2

yassiinnis — 2015-11-10 00:17:13 UTC

*Pesto chicken

*Strawberry-Basil Margarita

Day 35

yassiinnis — 2015-11-18 13:14:39 UTC

The Basil is growing taller and wider. Some texture on the leaves in beginning to develop the the colour it changing too. Some dry patches are becoming noticeable

Day 42

yassiinnis — 2015-11-18 13:18:35 UTC

The dry patches on the Basil have mostly cleared and the plant has grown a lot taller and has more leaves than last time. The leaves have texture and are beginning to take the shape of a grown basil leaf although they are still tiny.

Description

yassiinnis — 2015-11-19 02:19:22 UTC

Basil is a herb that is used in most Italian dishes such as pizza and spaghetti. It is often used as a gar