Preserving Basil

[AlFulchino]

not fair...only a texan can say he planted a basil ***bush***

for us northerners, its an annual and bushes are shrubs

 

[docanddeb]

I plant some in a pot at the beginning of gardening season and grow it in semi-shade. As the cold weather approaches... bring it in the house to grow all winter. I just keep pinching off the flower stalks. I still have basil growing now. The stem gets woody, but if you keep trimming... it is great! I grow Rosemary in the house too... it never goes outside. Thyme grows well inside too. I haven't had good luck with my dehydrated basil tasting very good. I'll just keep growing it fresh!

Debbie

 

[JPR]

I grow basil year-round as Debbie does and prefer flesh over dried. However, basil liqueur may be the best way to "preserve" it. It's great ice cold! Here is a recipe:

http://www.msadventuresinitaly.com/blog/2007/10/23/basilcello-basil-liquor-recipe/

 

[Gumjump]

Now this sounds very interesting. I'm definately going to try this recipe. I can't wait to plant my garden. We're a little cooler here in Maine, but will start in the next week or two. Thanks for the link.

 

[docanddeb]

Mmmmmm.... I might have to come up with more ideas for my basil. This year's crop has just germinated... won't be long now!

Debbie