06/10/2026
See you at the Camas Farmer’s Market today!
Basil is a summertime favorite at the farmers market and with good reason! This fragrant herb loves sunshine and thrives in well-drained soil, needing at least 6 to 8 hours of light each day to really flourish. Thinking of growing it at home? You can absolutely plant it outdoors, just wait until the danger of frost has passed (around May, to be safe).
One of the best things about basil is that you can harvest it all season long. Just snip young leaves as needed for cooking, and be sure to pinch off any flower spikes when they appear. They may look pretty, but they take energy away from leaf production and can affect flavor.
At the end of the season, don’t let your bounty go to waste! Basil can be dried or frozen, helping you bring that fresh market flavor into your kitchen all year long.
Need basil recipe inspiration? Click Here for 23 recipes from pesto to pizza: https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/our-best-basil-recipes-gallery
Stop by the Master Gardener Booth to learn how to grow Basil yourself!