A new gardening question of the day appears every day of the year on the front page of Almanac.com. Below is the answer to one of the questions from our Gardening Questions and Answers Archive where you can find over 400 more gardening questions (with answers!).
Is basil difficult to grow?
No, it's easy! Plant it in the spring after the last frost, or sow it indoors and transplant it to the garden. It likes full sun best. Pinch off the tips of the stems to make it a bushier, more compact plant. Don't overfertilize -- the flavor may be affected. Harvest the leaves before or during blooming. You can preserve the leaves by freezing them.
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