{"id":6735,"date":"2024-02-21T01:49:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T23:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/?p=6735"},"modified":"2024-02-21T01:49:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T23:49:59","slug":"if-your-basil-has-flowers-on-the-tips-do-not-throw-them-away-they-are-worth-gold-if-you-use-them-like-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/?p=6735","title":{"rendered":"If your basil has flowers on the tips, do not throw them away: they are worth gold if you use them like this"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you have a basil plant and it has flowers, do not throw them away because you can use them in different ways.&nbsp;Below we show you everything.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basil is one of the most loved and used aromatic herbs<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;Its aroma and flavor is truly unique and almost everyone loves it.&nbsp;It completes many dishes and gives it that extra touch that cannot be missing.&nbsp;Precisely because of its so much use, it is often decided to plant it close to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you have a vegetable garden or a simple balcony, simply place a pot and start growing.&nbsp;This way you will always have it at hand and you won&#8217;t have to ask your fruit shop.&nbsp;It will always be fresh and taking care of it is really easy.&nbsp;Just have a few small precautions and you&#8217;re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_55956\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imilanesi.nanopress.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pianta-di-basilico-con-dei-fiori.jpg\" alt=\"Basil plant with flowers\" class=\"wp-image-55956\" title=\"Pianta di basilico con dei fiori\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What you don&#8217;t know, however, is that&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;you don&#8217;t have to throw away basil flowers<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;In fact, even these are edible and you recognize them because they are similar to ears, just a little smaller and thinner.&nbsp;They grow and are usually cut and thrown away.&nbsp;Now let&#8217;s show you why you absolutely should not throw them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not throw away basil flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we just said,&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;basil has spikelets on each stem where there are small white flowers<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;These are usually cut when they reach a few centimeters.&nbsp;In fact, the cut will allow the stem to grow and, consequently, have more basil leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of these spikelets, however, you can grow up to a maximum of 10\/15 centimeters to be able to use them in the kitchen and beyond.&nbsp;When they have reached this length you can proceed to cut them but be careful because they&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>are not consumed as well as the leaves and must first be dried<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_55957\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imilanesi.nanopress.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Le-spighette-del-basilico.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55957\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the spikelets are edible but must first be dried.&nbsp;Once you reach a decent length you can&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;separate them from the basil plant which will continue to grow even more and you can put them in the sun for several hours<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;Be careful that there is no wind, otherwise the spikelets will fly away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once they are dry it will take about 48 hours, you can use them in different ways.&nbsp;However&nbsp;<strong>, we recommend putting this herb in a jar with a lid&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;to ensure it retains its aroma.&nbsp;But let&#8217;s see how to use them in a very simple way below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basil Vinegar: Here&#8217;s How<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the dried spikelets you can obtain a&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>vinegar with a basil imprint<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;simply by pouring the dried spikelets into the bottle.&nbsp;Let everything infuse for about 7 days and then filter the mixture.&nbsp;Here you will have obtained basil vinegar in a very simple way without going to the supermarket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_55958\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imilanesi.nanopress.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Spighette-di-basilico-essiccate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55958\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a seedling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>With basil spikelets it is also possible to multiply basil and<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;give birth to a new seedling.&nbsp;In this case it is advisable to dry the spikelets directly on the plant.&nbsp;As soon as they rubbed it, then into soft soil mixed with sand.&nbsp;These should always be moist and exposed to the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do this in spring or summer the result is guaranteed.&nbsp;<strong>After a few weeks you will see the first leaves appear<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;and slowly the plant will begin to grow.&nbsp;These are just a few methods to use basil differently and you should at least try it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a basil plant and it has flowers, do not throw them away because you can use them in different ways.&nbsp;Below we show you everything. 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