You can start with a simple and cheap pot of supermarket basil and turn it into your own large supply to last you all year.

5. Watering Basil needs consistent moisture but not waterlogged soil. Water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to ...

‘This is actually one of the key things for getting a big and bushy basil plant.’ John Clifford, gardening expert at ...

Basil plants need to be regularly picked, harvesting about 20-30% of the plant at a time. If you like to pluck the leaves, make sure the big leaves are harvested first as this enhances growth and ...

Growing your basil outside? First harden the plants off by standing them outside ... July to September Pick the leaves as soon as they're big enough to use. Be careful not to pick off whole ...