I started growing basil in my garden five years ago when I received a basil plant in my weekly CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). I then began to buy a basil plant for the next few years and transplanted into my garden. Because I love the flavor of basil and wanted more plants, I decided to start basil from seed. This has worked well. It is important that basil is not transplanted until temperatures reach 65-70°F consistently. Basil is very cold sensitive and will not survive in colder temperatures. In this post you will learn how to successfully grow basil in your garden.
There are several varieties of basil, with the classic being ‘sweet basil’ know as Genovese. Genovese is my favorite and what I grow from seed. I love the spicy aroma and taste of Genovese. It is interesting to note that basil is part of the mint family (Lamiaceae).
A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfullness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.
Gertrude Jekyll
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