December 4, 2008
Plant of the Week
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Gather ye basil while ye may. This fresh herb that makes summer cuisine unforgettable will give up the ghost at the first hint of a frost. Dry its leaves or freeze in olive oil. As frost approaches, root cuttings or pot up plants and overwinter in a southern window. Basil plants produce over the entire growing season in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Give them plenty of sun. Encourage growth by tip-pruning well below any flowering stems. The wide variety of choices in basil range from lettuce-leaf basil to Spicy Globe and Green Bouquet, both of which are small-leaved plants.
Ellen Nibali, Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
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