THE ROYAL HERB

ITS NAME COMES FROM THE GREEK WORD FOR KING, WHICH IS WHY BASIL WILL LEND A REGAL TOUCH TO EVEN THE LOWLIEST MEAL

Jennifer Stackhouse

When basil is in full growth and scenting the garden with its large, slightly aniseed-smelling leaves, you know summer is here. Basil grows well while temperatures are warm, thriving in a sunny garden, in a raised vegetable garden or in a pot on a sunny windowsill. It is a must-have herb for summer eating and is easy to grow from seed or seedling. Grow as much as you have room for and harvest large amounts to make into pesto, or pick a few leaves to garnish a salad or a sandwich. As well as tasting good, basil is also rich in vitamin A and C and contains calcium, iron and magnesium. It’s also used for its antibacterial properties. VARIETIES While annual basil (Ocimum basilicum) is the variety seen most often in gardens and even…

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Good Organic Gardening (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue#9.5 - 2018

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