Basil is most commonly used fresh in cooked recipes. source
Basil is most commonly used fresh in cooked recipes.
Basil is added at the last moment, as cooking quickly destroys the flavor. source
Basil is added at the last moment, as cooking quickly destroys the flavor.
Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto—a green Italian oil-and-herb sauce. source
Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto—a green Italian oil-and-herb sauce.
The most commonly used Mediterranean basil cultivars are "Genovese", "Purple Ruffles", "Mammoth", "Cinnamon", "Lemon", "Globe", and "African Blue". source
The most commonly used Mediterranean basil cultivars are "Genovese", "Purple Ruffles", "Mammoth", "Cinnamon", "Lemon", "Globe", and "African Blue".
The Chinese also use fresh or dried basils in soups and other foods. source
The Chinese also use fresh or dried basils in soups and other foods.
In Taiwan, people add fresh basil leaves to thick soups (Chinese: 羹湯; pinyin: gēngtāng). source
In Taiwan, people add fresh basil leaves to thick soups (Chinese: 羹湯; pinyin: gēngtāng).
People eat fried chicken with deep-fried basil leaves. source
People eat fried chicken with deep-fried basil leaves.
Basil (most commonly Thai basil) is commonly steeped in cream or milk to create an interesting flavor in ice cream or chocolates (such as truffles). source
Basil (most commonly Thai basil) is commonly steeped in cream or milk to create an interesting flavor in ice cream or chocolates (such as truffles).
The leaves are not the only part of basil used in culinary applications, the flower buds have a more subtle flavor and they are edible. source
The leaves are not the only part of basil used in culinary applications, the flower buds have a more subtle flavor and they are edible.
Thai basil is also a condiment in the Vietnamese noodle soup, phở. source
Thai basil is also a condiment in the Vietnamese noodle soup, phở.
Several other basils, including some other Ocimum species, are grown in many regions of Asia source
Several other basils, including some other Ocimum species, are grown in many regions of Asia
Most of the Asian basils have a clove-like flavor that is, in general, stronger than the Mediterranean basils. source
Most of the Asian basils have a clove-like flavor that is, in general, stronger than the Mediterranean basils.
Basil grows between 30–130 cm (12–51 in) tall, with opposite, light green, silky leaves 3–11 cm (1.2–4.3 in) long and 1–6 cm (0.39–2.36 in) broad. source
Basil grows between 30–130 cm (12–51 in) tall, with opposite, light green, silky leaves 3–11 cm (1.2–4.3 in) long and 1–6 cm (0.39–2.36 in) broad.
Basil is very sensitive to cold, with best growth in hot, dry conditions. source
Basil is very sensitive to cold, with best growth in hot, dry conditions.
Basil can also be propagated very reliably from cuttings with the stems of short cuttings suspended for two weeks or so in water until roots develop. source
Basil can also be propagated very reliably from cuttings with the stems of short cuttings suspended for two weeks or so in water until roots develop.
Basil is popularly recommended as a companion plant to the tomato. source
Basil is popularly recommended as a companion plant to the tomato.
In traditional medicine practices of Ayurveda, basil is thought to have therapeutic properties. source
In traditional medicine practices of Ayurveda, basil is thought to have therapeutic properties.
