by admin | Oct 18, 2014 | HOW TO GROW, SUMMER
For me, the middle of October is basil planting time. Although I have experimented with lots of different basils I still seem to prefer the annual sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Fresh Basil is a must in Thai beef salad, with fresh tomato on bruschetta, on pizza, in a...
by admin | Feb 15, 2014 | AUTUMN, USING YOUR PRODUCE
Making Basil Pesto February is basil making time. In the highlands I have to wait till late spring/ early summer for the soil to warm up enough to get seed to germinate or plants to grow well. Once in, I feed and water well for 12 to 14 weeks. Then as soon as I see...
