By far the easiest type of basil to grow is a variety known as bush basil. I obtained some bush basil seeds from Eden seeds. It grows well in the garden. If you are just starting out, try to get your hands on some of this. However, sweet basil is much nicer, and only requires a little more effort to grow. To get a really good crop of sweet basil, I had to grow it in an old bathtub full of mulch (see photo). It is much more versatile in the kitchen because it tastes so much better. It goes well in salads, any tomato based dishes and on spaghetti. I have also started making my own pesto.
To keep your basil plant lush and leafy, keep plucking off the seed heads as they form.
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