Turns out, basil can be a bit picky about things you might not expect, and it's got a few hidden weaknesses too — from its dislike of cold snaps to its susceptibility to a whole host of pests and ...

ST. PAUL — Minnesota gardeners who grow basil for cooking should be aware of a new fungal disease that attacks the herb. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed the state's first case of ...

* What it is: Prospera is a new hybrid of traditional Genovese-type basil that Israeli breeders developed in 2021 to overcome a widespread downy mildew disease that’s been destroying basil. The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. To many, basil (Ocimum basilicum) seems like a breeze of an herb to grow. But don't let its popularity fool you; not all basil is created ...