Basil is one of the most popular kitchen herbs. Whether classic with tomatoes or as a delicious pesto - it gives many dishes a very special aroma. It often grows in the garden in the summer, but what about in the winter? Most people reach for the herb pots from the supermarket out of convenience. It's a lot easier than growing your own on the windowsill. But the pots from the supermarket have a big disadvantage. They die in less than a week. And why?
Many people have certainly asked themselves this question. I now have the answer to that in a video contribution from the SWR program Odysso - I want to know that!!! found. Science reporter Axel Wagner gets to the bottom of the matter here. He gets a lot of helpful tips here from the expert Robert Koch in the State Teaching and Research Institute for Horticulture in Heidelberg. It's worth looking at! With a few tips, you can definitely avoid buying new basil pots every week.
Did you know?
Basil is not only incredibly delicious, it also has healing properties. A cup of basil tea after each meal, for example, promotes digestion. The plant also relieves migraine symptoms and strengthens the nervous system.
By the way: Crushed fresh basil leaves relieve the pain after an insect bite.