If you are new to hydroponic gardening, basil is a very easy and
rewarding herb to grow. I have grown it with great success in both
our little Aerogarden as well as our ebb and flow system. It just
seems to proliferate.
A quick and easy way to get started is to buy seedlings and
transplant them into your hydroponic system. Be sure to carefully
rinse off all of the soil first. Hold the roots under lukewarm,
running water and gently massage the dirt off.
Some hydroponic gardeners suggest that basil prefers a slightly
warm growing solution. (I haven’t experimented with this myself as
I tend to grow a variety of herbs in the same system.)
There are many types of basil to choose from, including sweet,
opal, lemon and Thai.
In the kitchen, basil of course has many uses. Fresh, toss it into
pasta sauces, curries, salads. Medicinally, basil is used to treat
nausea, migraines, and cramps. It’s also thought to inspire love!