Basil

When you first start growing in an AeroGarden, you may have a lot of questions about what to expect. We've compiled a few of the most common questions and answers, to help set your expectations on when your plants may sprout, how tall they'll grow and more. How long will my plants take to germinate? Below are some estimated time...

Yes! Bacon Wrapped Shrimp! This savory appetizer is sure to please almost EVERYONE. Plus it is so easy and calls for a simple list of ingredients. The fresh basil grown from your AeroGarden will give this a gourmet taste and an elevated visual appeal.  Out of basil? Don't worry, basil grows really fast and ready for harvest in just a...

We offer 9 varieties of Basil in our Seed Pod Kits, here is a breakdown of their flavor profiles and an inspirational recipe. You can find basil in an assortment of our kits, including International Basil & Pesto Basil, as well as customizing your own Seed Pod Kit! Genovese Classic Pesto Flavor Recipe Globe Spicy anise flavor Recipe Holy Highly...

So you got the Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit with your new AeroGarden, and you are quickly learning that the Thai Basil is growing like crazy, and you have no idea what to do with it. Join the club, many of us are not familiar with Thai Basil or when to cook with it. We have gathered a bunch of...

Have you seen the new beautiful trend where people are decorating their focaccia bread with natural ingredients? If you have not, just take a second to look it up on Pinterest or Google, stunning right?The best part about this trend, is you can use almost anything that you have grown out of your AeroGarden, minus a couple flower varieties. Are...

It’s that time again and we’re here to offer up a delicious brunch for Dad. He deserves it. This summer themed deliciousness requires a few ingredients listed below.     Basil Avocado Toast:   Sliced breadFresh AeroGarden Cherry Tomatoes Fresh AeroGarden Basil1/2 an Avocado - smashed2 tbsp Feta Cheese1/2 tsp Lemon JuiceA pinch of salt and pepper   Mix the...

We stumbled upon this great article the other day and could not agree more. Better yet, the 5 herbs that they recommend growing, are all herbs that LOVE growing in our AeroGardens. 5 Herbs Everyone Should Grow at Home, According to a Master Gardener Below are the 5 herbs they mention, but you will have to go to the article...

The other day, the lab took down 4 Bounty gardens FULL of beautiful Purple Basil. We didn't want them to go to waste, so we snatched them up, took them home, and made two delicious recipes with them. First, we made Purple Basil & Parmesan Biscuits. Then, we made Purple Basil & Garlic Hummus. You can find the recipes if...

We are always trying to find new ways to use our abundant supply of Basil, and came across a blog on how to make Basil Salt. We gave it a try, and needless to say, this will be a new staple in many of our kitchens. We made a small test batch with the trimmings of three Genovese Basil plants, and...

Have you ever grown Basil in your AeroGarden? If you have, then you know that it grows like crazy, often resulting in an overabundance. Then when you do harvest your basil, do you think, what do I do with this? Make the traditional pesto, or caprese salad... Time for some change!  We stumbled upon this amazing blog featuring 40 Ways to...