Water basil every three to four days, adjusting for weather and soil dryness. Potted basil needs more frequent watering than basil planted in the ground. Proper watering ensures healthy growth and a ...

Bryan Gardner for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Summer’s dynamic duo of tomato and basil make a surprising appearance in this aromatic fried rice. The tomatoes cook down ...

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell. This pasta captures the essence of basil, without pesto’s garlic, nuts and salty cheese tussling for attention. It smells like ...

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

Grow basil indoors by providing at least six hours of sunlight or using a grow light. Keep basil in warm temperatures and moist, well-drained soil for healthy growth. Indoor basil offers fresh flavor ...

Aromatic fresh basil motivates dinner many a night all year long—shredded over pasta, pureed into vegetable soups, torn on a steak sandwich, chopped in fish salad, and raw in tomato salads. I never ...