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Now that you know how to purn your basil plant to keep it full and beautiful….what to do if your basil flowers?

Basil flowers are pretty and smell amazing, drawing bees and helpful bugs. It's tempting to keep them, but taking them off helps the plant focus on growing lots of leaves for a more extended time. These leaves can then be used in salads, pesto, and summer cooking in general. So pinch off, or deadhead the flower buds as soon as they emerge.

Uses for the basil flowers:
They are gorgeous and can be put in a bud vase to enjoy.
Basil Leaf Vinegarette: Add flowers to the jar and pour on white wine vinegar. Push the flowers down a bit and add more vinegar until it fully covered the basil. Put the lid on and leave in a cool place, checking regularly, for a week or two. Strain as above and bottle.
Dry for Basil Leaf Tea: Add a few basil flowers to a cup and pour boiling water on top. Let it steep for a few minutes and enjoy.
Make basil salt: Place a handful of basil leaves and flowers into a food processor, add some sea salt, and dry in the oven for a basil-flavored salt.
 Infuse oil with basil flowers
Make some basil flowers pesto
Add it water for a refreshing basil infused drink
Use as garnish for salads, hummus, cocktails or really anything!

DM with any questions on how to do the above! How’s your basil doing this year?