However, how do you deal with the blossoms that emerge on your basil plant? Assuming they indicate the plant is beyond its prime, most gardeners and chefs snip off these fragile blossoms to promote leaf development. But basil blossoms aren’t a waste of time.
Actually, they have a number of applications and advantages that you may not have thought about before. Learn all the ways the basil’s blossoms may enhance your culinary and gardening endeavors, and why you should never throw them away.
First, add some flavor using basil flowers as a garnish.
In addition to its aesthetic value, basil blossoms have an edible quality and a softer, more nuanced version of the classic basil taste. They are the ideal garnish for many meals due to their delicate look and fragrant flavor.
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