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.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Growing your own culinary herbs, such as mint, rosemary, or thyme, is an excellent way to enhance your ...

You can harvest basil as soon as you have enough leaves for what you need, while still leaving enough on the plant to keep it alive. You can cut or pinch about one-third of the leaves off a young ...

Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those ...

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs. Look for opportunities to include ...