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Growing Basil - Homesteading 101

Basil is a warm-season tender herb with soft stems and leaves.  It's popular for many reasons.  It makes the perfect partner for tomatoes, not only in the garden where its strong scent may confuse predatory insect pests but also chopped and sprinkled on thick slices of juicy tomatoes, still warm from the sun. Popular types of Basil Christmas Basil Height: 16-20" This basil will add a fruity flavor to salads and drinks.  It has glossy green leaves and purple flowers. Cinnamon Basil Height 25-30" This basil has a delightful fragrance and spicy flavor.  It has dark purple stems and flowers and small glossy leaves.  It's us ed in fresh arrangements and in fruit salads and as garnishes. Dark Opal Basil Height 14-20" Spicy basil in salads, in pesto and as garnishes.  Purple stems, flowers, and leaves. Holy Basil Height 12-14" The leaves are used to make tea for boosting your immune system.  Mottled green and purple leaves.