Basil

paul23 · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 14 Jul 2011 Posts: 7

This is probably a stupid question but when a basil plant flowers should I cut the flowers off? And what is the benefit of this...

tippben · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:14 pm Post subject:

If the plant is flowering, cutting the flowers off MAY help to encourage more leaf growth. Basil flowers and stalks are perfectly edible- not much use in salads, or garnish, but perfectly ok in tomato sauces/soups, pasta dishes, stuffing fish etc.

paul23 · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 14 Jul 2011 Posts: 7

Thanks tippben. I'll try cutting them off I guess.