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I'm just starting to expand my annual basil selections. I love growing basil. I especially love it at harvest time; I take in armfulls of cuttings and put them in pots on the counter to enjoy their blooms.
We've always had good 'ol Italian Basil, and I used to pick up a plant or two of a red leaf Basil for added interest. I used to always plant them in our vegetable garden...
but now I've taken it one step further in that I am growing them from seed and I'm planting them as you suggest, in other garden beds!!!
Also, thanks to previous tips from you, I have discovered the seeds are easy to harvest and they germinate quite easily. Now I have, not only the Italian Basil (some seeds are from you!), but I actually know the cultivar of the red I have, which is Red Rubin :) Often times in store purchases they don't mention the cultivar.
Last year we tried Lemon Basil and loved it. Lemon Basil adds a nice twist to traditional pesto; which, works wonderful in chicken and fish dishes. Pesto freezes wonderfully too, so you can enjoy your harvest throughout the winter.
This year we are adding Thai Basil, and Lime Basil...hhhmmmm maybe next year we'll add even more...you sure list alot of basil varieties!
Mmmm, what I wouldn't give for a plate of garden tomatoes (not the tasteless store-bought ones), fresh basil. and mozzarella. Oh, heaven!
Great article! I can't wait to start harvesting that basil you sent me. I just read your article "Pinch, pinch, pinch" and now have to go hunt for the pesto one you mentioned. I think my nails are green all summer, too! My 9 yo son lives on my sage, though. He has to tear off a few leaves every time he is outside. He keeps trying to convince my 6 yo that he likes it, too, but the younger one just can't handle the fuzzy texture in his mouth! Just give me my basil and I'm happy, though.
I love the idea that Booker's kids are nibbling their way through the garden in the summer... here's hoping they'll stop every so often to pull a weed! LOL
