All About Basil

von Alicia Miranda

174 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

There is something special about basil. Its fragrance can fill a garden, its flavor can transform a simple meal, and its history reaches across cultures and generations.All About Basil is an inviting guide for anyone who wants to know this familiar herb beyond the kitchen. From its origins and journey around the world to the many varieties grown today, this book explores the history, beauty, usefulness, and traditions surrounding one of the world's most beloved herbs.Learn how to grow basil from seeds or starter plants, care for it in pots, raised beds, gardens, or indoors, and recognize common growing problems. Discover when and how to harvest basil, along with practical ways to dry, freeze, preserve, and enjoy your harvest throughout the year.Along the way, explore different varieties including Sweet, Genovese, Thai, Purple, Lemon, Cinnamon, African Blue, and Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi. The book also looks at basil's place in cooking, home wellness, fragrance, folklore, symbolism, and cultural traditions.Whether you are planting your first pot of basil or already have a garden full of herbs, All About Basil encourages you to grow it, use it, preserve it, share it, and discover just how much one little herb has to offer.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Garten und Gärtnern Ratgeber für Pflanzen und Pflege
• ISBN: 9798182714235
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.09.2026
• Größe: 216 x 140 mm
• Verlag: Alicia Miranda Publishing