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March 29, 2025
Basil is a key ingredient in many recipes.
However the best basil to grow for cooking will depend on 3 items:
- How easy it is to get your basil types.
- The variety of basil you use
- Whether you use dried, fresh or homegrown basil
I’ve rated each type on which one I grow at home – more details in my article best basil to grow
Best basil to Grow
The 8 basil types we rated for growing at home
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March 23, 2025
Happy tomato plants – growing lovely on a kitchen shelf (under a grow lamp).
The Roma tomatoes can’t wait for spring and I can’t wait for the tomatoes to grow !!
They are growing, so will be moving them onto the floor with a different grow lamp (until there is no more chance of frost outside).
More details in how to grow Roma tomatoes
