Basil – Sweet

Sweet basil is a annual herb used to flavour soups , stews, tomato dishes, meat, game, fish, egg dishes, herb butters and herb vinegars.

It has a spicy flavour and used in Italian cooking and should be used at the last minute to preserve the flavour.

Tea can be made to help with travel sickness. Stems can be used by florist and also as pot pourri due to its strong aroma.

There are many varieties of basils with different smells, colours and flavours. Sweet basil is yellowish green with small white flowers.

It is a great companion plant with tomatoes and beans as it aids in their growth and flavour.

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