Sweet Basil
- the monarch
of home cuisine
Ocimum basilicum. Basiliekruid.
A seasonal, annual herb. Mostly used as a
home cuisine herb, but has healing properties as
well.
- The monarch of home cuisine
- Pesto sauce, soups and vegetables
- Salads and sliced tomatoes
- Easy to grow, annual, full sun
Sweet basil (or Basil to his friends) is the undisputed king of the home
cuisine herbs.
It’s great with just about everything but definitely favours tomatoes,
tomato-flavoured dishes and pasta sauces. Add it just before serving. It’s a
good natural remedy for tension headaches, digestive upsets and exhaustion.
It’s also a good choice as a beauty herb and companion plant.
Find out how to care for your
basil and how to use your basil.
How to preserve your basil
harvest
How to make
pesto sauce |
