Basil - Herbatorium

How to Harvest Lemon Basil for Continuous Growth and Peak Flavor

September 7, 2026September 4, 2026 by Roxie

Freshly harvested bunch of lemon basil resting on a rustic wooden potting bench in morning sunlight

Learn how to harvest lemon basil properly with practical pinching and cutting techniques, optimal morning timing, flower bud removal, and storage tips.

How to Grow Basil: Planting, Care, and Harvest Guide

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 by Roxie

Lush sweet basil plant growing in a terracotta container on a sunny patio

Learn how to grow basil at home in garden beds or containers. Follow practical steps for planting, sun, watering, pruning, and harvesting fresh leaves.

How to Store Basil: Keep Fresh Leaves Crisp and Green

September 1, 2026August 31, 2026 by Roxie

Fresh sweet basil bouquet stored in a glass mason jar with water on a sunlit kitchen countertop

Learn how to store basil so fresh leaves stay vibrant and fragrant. Discover the countertop bouquet method, freezing in olive oil, drying, and fridge tips.

How to Harvest Basil for a Fuller, Longer-Lasting Plant

August 30, 2026August 29, 2026 by Roxie

Clean herb snips cutting a basil stem above a pair of leaves on a healthy potted plant

Learn how to harvest fresh basil without weakening the plant, including where to cut, how much to take, and how to keep leaves fresh.

Sweet Basil Recipes: Delicious Fresh Basil Dishes and Cooking Ideas

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 by Roxie

A rustic kitchen table spread featuring skillet basil chicken, fresh Genovese pesto, Caprese salad, and fresh sweet basil sprigs

Discover easy sweet basil recipes, from classic pesto and skillet basil chicken to fresh summer salads, homemade pizza, and quick weeknight dinner ideas.

Cooking with Sweet Basil: How to Get the Most from this Warm, Peppery Herb

August 26, 2026August 23, 2026 by Roxie

A bunch of fresh sweet basil tied with kitchen twine on a wooden cutting board, with three ripe red tomatoes, a small bowl of sea salt, and a glass cruet of olive oil

Learn how to cook with sweet basil. Practical tips for choosing, storing, and using sweet basil in pasta, pesto, salads, sauces, sandwiches, and desserts.

How to Grow Lemon Basil: Planting Seeds and Summer Garden Care

September 5, 2026August 20, 2026 by Roxie

A healthy lemon basil plant growing in a terracotta pot on an outdoor wooden garden table in morning sunlight

Learn how to grow lemon basil from garden seeds or nursery starts. Follow practical steps for full sun, rich soil, watering, pinching, and pest protection.

Asian Basil Uses: What Thai Basil Does and How to Use It

September 8, 2026August 19, 2026 by Roxie

A fresh bunch of Thai basil with narrow green leaves and purple stems on a sunlit cutting board

A practical guide to Asian basil uses: how Thai basil tastes, how it differs from sweet and holy basil, and where to add it in stir-fries, curries, and noodle dishes.

Technical Ways on How to Store Asian Basil After it is Harvested

September 5, 2026August 10, 2026 by Roxie

A freshly cut bunch of Thai basil with purple-tinged stems on a wooden kitchen counter

Learn four practical ways to store Asian basil after harvest. Counter jar, fridge paper towel, freezer cubes, or drying keep Thai, holy, or lemon basil fresh for weeks.

Easy Asian Basil Recipes for Stir-Fries, Thai Chicken, and Curries

September 5, 2026August 10, 2026 by Roxie

Overhead spread of finished Asian basil recipes including pad kra pao, beef stir fry, and green curry

Discover authentic Asian basil recipes, from spicy Thai holy basil chicken (pad kra pao) to fragrant green curry, stir-fries, and fresh herb rolls.