Everything You Need to Know About Growing Basil — Herb Gardening 101

Basil is, in a nutshell, the most perfect herb. Especially for summer. I generously sprinkle it over caprese salads, add it whole-leaf into spicy Thai soups, muddle it into Bloody Marys, and make sweet basil syrup for my sliced summer strawberries. And don't even get me started about how liberally I toss freshly chopped basil on my pizza; I know I'm not alone here.

But those packages or bundles of basil at the grocery store can really add up. What I've found: It's way less expensive to buy an established basil plant and focus your energy on growing your own leaves. Plus, it doesn't get much fresher than basil you freshly picked two seconds ago!

Here's everything you need to know about growing your own basil.

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