How to Trim Your Basil Plant, Make Pesto, and Store It

Basil is so easy to grow and most grocery stores have live plants in their produce sections. So I buy one first of the season. Place it on my kitchen window sill, using some while giving it care. After fear of frost transper it outside.Show more

Last year it was a small scrub. This year it did well but not like last year. I started trimming and using the basil right away and still do. Then when the plant gets out of hand. Trim it back and make batches of Pesto.

You can store it in the freezer till you start making it again the next year.
Best tool to use
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Reasons you may want to add Basil to your diet
Basil is a wonderful herb to add to your foods. Such a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.
Basil is an excellent source of vitamin K, manganese, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C. It's also a good source of calcium, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Basil isn't simply for internal use. When basil's oils are extracted to make an essential oil, it is used for treating cuts, wounds, and skin infections and so much more.

Plus it just taste great
RosaMaria's Pesto
4 cps Fresh Basil washed and spun
1/3 cp Parmesan cheese
1/3 cp Roasted Pistachios
1/3 cp High Quality Olive Oi
1/2 tsp Fresh Lemon
Sea Salt to taste

Fresh basil has several health benefits. It helps fight oxidative stress, depression and inflammation in the body. Having antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties, basil helps maintain skin health, boosts digestion and detoxifies the body.

There are almost 108 types of holy Basil in the world, and each one has its own unique health quality. So, it really depends on what kind of health results you are looking for, which will determine the type of basil you should consume. Moreover, people have seen some benefits of having Vana Tulsi also known as Wild Tulsi. This type is usually cultivated around the Himalayas and has a strong aroma, which helps in boosting immunity. Apart from that, it further helps in improving mental as well as physical endurance. Moreover, this variant of Tulsi has anti-ageing properties.

In this video, we're going to learn how to trim your basil plant, make pesto, and store it. We'll also learn about some tips for growing basil plants.

If you're looking to learn some easy tips for gardening, then this is the video for you! In this video, we'll learn how to trim your basil plant, make pesto, and store it. We'll also learn about some tips for growing basil plants.