Basil, a member of the mint family, is a common ingredient in various culinary cultures — perhaps most famously in Italian pesto and tomato dishes. The variety you'll see most often is sweet basil, ...

Holy basil variety protection for CPRAM prompted concern, but Thailand’s agriculture minister says household cultivation ...

Reading "Current Thailand" from Thai news｜October 22, 2026Holy Basil (Gaprao) is essential to Thai cuisine. A debate is ...

Sweet, peppery, citrusy, spicy — basil is far more diverse than the familiar bunches sold at most supermarkets. While Genovese basil is the go-to for pesto and Caprese salads, other varieties bring ...

BANGKOK, Thailand – Traders at Huai Khwang Market in Bangkok are calling for clear explanations of the legal protection ...

Most of us are familiar with basil. Some only know what it tastes like, others also know what it looks like fresh, and still others also know what it looks like when it is growing. For those of you ...

As the popularity of fresh culinary herbs increases, growers are looking to year-round production methods to supply distributors and local consumers. In colder climates, culinary herb growers rely on ...

Get out of your basil rut by diving into the diversity of this royal herb. Summer is basil’s time to shine. The herb loves heat and can be grown in full or part sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil ...

Basil is a member of the mint family, and even the varieties so prized by Italian cooks originated in Asia. Though grown as an annual in California, the hardy plant is actually a woody perennial that ...