§ Herb
Basil
Harvest window: Jun-Sep
How to harvest it
Pinch tops above a leaf pair
Keeping it
Room temp in water; freeze in oil
In the kitchen
Pesto, fresh, sauces
Worth watching for
- Aphids
- Mildew
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