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if your basil is flowering

@thefrenchiegardener

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The video provides practical, actionable advice on utilizing a part of the basil plant that is often discarded, offering a sustainable and cost-effective gardening tip. The clear demonstration and explanation of seed collection also appeal to viewers interested in self-sufficiency and gardening.

Summary

The video demonstrates how to harvest basil flowers, which are edible and can be used fresh or dried. It also explains how to collect basil seeds from the dried flowers for planting next season.

Structure

1Harvesting basil flowers
2Using fresh flowers
3Drying flowers and collecting seeds
4Storing seeds
5Closing remarks

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if your basil is flowering don't waste these flowers you should remove the flowers of your basil if you want your basil plant to keep producing lots of new leaves simply cut below the flowers and above a set of leaves but after pinching don't throw it away these flowers are completely edible they have the same sweet aromatic flavour as the leaves and sometimes even more intense I collect them in a jar and sprinkle it on salads I also love to dry them by using a twine if kept in a dry room they will dry in just a few days simply rub the dried flowers between your fingers over a jar each flower head contains dozens of free basil seeds simply store them in a dry airtight container and enjoy your free basil seeds to plant next year green love to you and follow for more tips

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Your basil is flowering? Don’t waste those flowers 🌱💚 Basil flowers are completely edible and they’re packed with flavor. Use them fresh in salads, pasta or as a garnish, infuse them in oil or vinegar, or simply let them dry and collect the seeds for next season. And if you want your basil to keep producing lots of leaves, pinch the flowers regularly. Green Love to you! 💚 #basil #flowers #gardening