Knowing how to harvest basil is essential because it makes your plant last as long as possible. Basil is a garden staple, and whether you grow it in a garden or a container, it is relatively easy to ...

Someone harvesting leaves from their basil plant with a pair of scissors. - Elva Etienne/Getty Images Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the most rewarding herbs to grow, especially for beginners.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the most commonly used herbs in the kitchen, especially the fresh leaves. But, as an annual plant, they only last for one season. Instead of buying basil year after ...