African blue basil, also known as African purple basil, is a cross between night-shade basil and dark opal ore. It’s one of the few true perennial herb varieties, which means it can’t produce seeds for the next year. If you want to grow a plant for the coming season, or simply for your collection, it’s best to start it in pots before planting it in the garden. Growing the plant from seed will take so long, and result in a plant that has almost no flavor.

It doesn’t take long to grow African purple basil healthy, though it does take some hard work. African blue bells grow well in sunny areas with rich soil. They prefer fertile soil that’s been slightly tilled, but you shouldn’t have a lot of weeds in it. They also prefer a south facing slope for growing, so try to keep your herb garden in an area that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight most days. As long as you give them plenty of sun they should do fine.

Planting herbs outdoors is pretty easy to do, but herb gardening with African basil leaves involves some special care. Most herbs like a rich soil, but African blue bells require even more. So if you’re going to grow a plant from seeds, make sure that they’re in a good soil before planting. You can either buy African blue bells at a garden center or grow them yourself.

Once you’ve decided on the right spot to plant your herb garden, there are some things you’ll need to think about. Start with picking out which herbs you’d like to include in your outdoor herb garden. The African plant has several species, so you’ll want to choose based on how you would like to use them. Basil, chives, oregano, sage, Rosemary, and thyme are all popular options.

When you get ready to plant your herb garden, make sure you follow the directions for your particular herb and be careful not to over-water. The African basil requires large amounts of water, so you’ll want to make sure your potted African basil plant has lots of moisture. Once your herb plant starts to look a bit dry, add some water.

Once your herb plants start to come up, you’ll find that they grow quite quickly. They don’t have to be harvested often, but once a year is better than none at all. Harvest your herbs while they are young, about 2 inches tall. You should be able to see the herb buds in the top leaf of the plant. Cut off any old growth rings on the buds to keep the herbs from getting too woody.

Your African basil herb garden will reward you with many wonderful fresh herbs throughout the year. They will taste better than many garden grown herbs. If you’re having trouble determining what type of herb to use for cooking recipes, you should search online for some examples. You may also want to buy African basil oil to use on cooking. It’s great in vegetable dishes, as well as adding flavor to sauces and stews.

African herb plants can be a wonderful addition to your kitchen landscape. It’s easy to care for and they grow quickly. The hardest part about growing herb gardens is getting started. Take your time in planning your African herb garden and the results will be exceptional. Good luck and enjoy your herb plants!

When you plant an African basil plant, it is a good idea to place it in partial shade to start out with. The plant thrives in partial shade but will do just as well in full sun as well. Once your herb garden starts to get larger, you can turn the plant around and grow it against a wall or in the center of your yard. This will help keep the plant hidden until you need it.

Keep an eye on your herb garden to see how it’s doing. The African basil will grow fast and have many new shoots coming up in just a few months. When you plant the herb, it will take a little time to get established. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and your African basil plant will be producing tasty basil in no time!

Now that you have established an African basil plant, it’s time to harvest and use your herb. Most African herb gardens have an outdoor garden section with racks for the herbs to dry. You can hang baskets or boxes from your porch to catch the drips. If your herb garden has an inside growing area, you can also set up an indoor herb garden. Keep in mind, if you plan on drying your herb plants, you’ll want to set the containers on a rack or hook to dry in the sun. Drying herbs in the sun will damage the stems and leaves.