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Herbs | ||
| Ocimum basilicum |
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Common Names: |
Basil |
| Mature Height: |
18 inches | |
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| Lifespan: |
Annual | |
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USES | Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun |
| Culinary: Sweetens tomatoes, good with eggs, cheese, salads, meats, fish, chicken, sausages, bland vegetables (eggplant). Use basil carefully; it can quickly overpower other flavors. Flavor gets stronger with cooking.;Combination of mint and cloves; Tea: Pour boiling water over 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 3 teaspoons fresh). Steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Has a subtle flavor and aroma. |
Water Requirements: |
Keep evenly moist |
| Medicinal: Antispasmodic, carminative, galactagogue, stomachic; Good for stomach disorders, vomiting, constipation. Cough suppressant; Gypsy lore has Basil Tea for a cold cure.; Preparation: , , |
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Special Needs: |
Likes warmth |
| Other: Can be used as a honey flower. |
Propagation: |
Seed |
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