Freezing Zucchini

freezing zucchini
Basil is an annual bushy, 1-2 meters high, with leaves and spikes of bright white flowers opposite. Basil leaves are used in cooking, which gives its anise (licorice) flavor to dishes. Many varieties are available with different shades of flavor, size and appearance, including cultivates with cinnamon, clove, lemon, freezing zucchini
 lime and shades and types of purple leaves as "Dark Opal" and "Rubin." One of the most popular herbs garden, basil adds a good flavor to dishes with tomato, salad and pesto.

How to grow
Plant seeds outdoors when frost is over and the soil is warm, start inside individual pots or buy bedding plants.freezing zucchini
 If you start plants, heating cables are useful because it is a tropical plant that does not take kindly to cold. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil enriched with compost, aged manure, or other organic materials. Large space cleaved cultivates such as "lettuce leaf", 1 ½ feet away and the type small sheet as freezing zucchini
  'Spicy Globe' 1 foot out. Basil needs plenty of water. Mulch to retain moisture after soil has warmed. Pinch plants regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent the passage of heads plant regularly to put your energy into foliage production. freezing zucchini

Growing basil plants in pots so you can bring it indoors before fall frosts. Or make a second outside planting in June in order to have small plants in the pot and bring inside for the winter. Approaching gel can also cut some terminal buds of plants in the garden and the root in water, whether in pots later. freezing zucchini

Basil may be subject to fungal diseases, including Aquarium, gray mold and black spot and damping-seeding. Avoid these problems waiting outside plant soil has warmed and plant overcrowding. Japanese beetles can skeleton leaves of plants, freezing zucchini
 pest control by hand picking.

Harvesting
Start using the leaves when the plant is large enough to avoid some. Choose from the top branches, cut several inches.freezing zucchini Basil handle gently to avoid bruising and stain the sheets.

You can air dry basil in loose clusters, but retains the more deliciously when frozen. To freeze basil, wash mashed leaves in a blender or food processor,freezing zucchini adding water if necessary to reduce thick but pourable puree. Pour the puree into ice cube trays and freeze, then remove and store in freezer bags labeled for use as needed in sauces, soups and pesto. Pesto (a creamy puree of basil, garlic, freezing zucchini grated cheese and olive oil) remain for long in the refrigerator with a layer of olive oil on top.

Use
This plant is widely used enhances the flavor of tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. It's great spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce,freezing zucchini and ratatouille. Also excellent for fish or meat dishes, which combines well with thyme, parsley, chives and garlic. Try it in stir-fries or casseroles. Fresh basil leaves are delicious in salads.freezing zucchini
 Try varieties aroma of lemon and lime salad and fresh fruit compotes. Basil is also a staple ingredient in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine; cultivates like 'Siam Queen' give the most authentic taste of these dishes. Vinegar basil are good for salad dressings, those made with purple basil are colorful and tasty.
freezing zucchini

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