What can I use if I don't have fresh basil?

Table of Contents:

1. What can I use if I don't have fresh basil?
2. What can I use if I don't have basil?
3. What tastes similar to basil?
4. What can I plant next to mint?
5. What should not be planted with dill?
6. What can you not plant next to cucumbers?
7. What should you not plant together?
8. What should not be planted next to Peppers?
9. What vegetable should not be planted together?
10. What can I plant next to tomatoes?
11. Can zucchini and tomatoes be planted together?
12. What is good to plant next to zucchini?
13. Where is the best place to plant zucchini?

What can I use if I don't have fresh basil?

The easiest and most common substitution in the world of herbs is to simply use dried rather than fresh herbs. For instance, if you're out of the fresh basil your recipe calls for, just use dried basil in its place.

What can I use if I don't have basil?

Oregano, spinach and mint will cover most of your basil recipes.

1. Fresh Basil. If the recipe calls for dried basil, then your best option is fresh basil. ...
2. Spinach leaves. Spinach leaves are an excellent option if you're making pesto. ...
3. Italian Seasoning. ...
4. Oregano. ...
5. Thyme. ...
6. Celery Leaf. ...
7. Cilantro. ...
8. Mint.

What tastes similar to basil?

5 Substitutes for Basil

• Oregano. Another famed Mediterranean herb, oregano is slightly similar in taste to basil. ...
• Thyme. Thyme has a warmer, earthier taste than basil or oregano, but it can still be a viable substitute for basil in most recipes. ...
• Celery Leaf. ...
• Cilantro. ...
• Mint.

What can I plant next to mint?

Companion Plants to Grow With Mint

• Oregano and marigolds. In combination with mint, pungent, spicy oregano and marigold spread an aromatic forcefield across any vegetable garden, attracting pollinators and deterring pests.
• Carrots. ...
• Cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. ...
• Tomatoes and eggplants. ...
• Peas and beans.

What should not be planted with dill?

2 Types of Plants to Avoid Growing With Dill

• Umbellifers: Dill should not be planted near other members of the Umbelliferae family, like angelica, caraway, carrots, and fennel. ...
• Nightshades: Hot peppers and bell peppers should be kept away from dill, as should other nightshades like eggplant.

What can you not plant next to cucumbers?

Two plants to avoid planting near cucumbers are melons and potatoes. Sage is not recommended as a companion plant near cucumbers either....Plants that grow well with cucumbers include legumes, as mentioned, but also the following:

• Broccoli.
• Cabbage.
• Cauliflower.
• Corn.
• Lettuce.
• Peas – legume.
• Beans – legume.
• Radishes.

What should you not plant together?

What Plants Should Not Be Planted Together?

• Asparagus.
• Beans.
• Beets.
• Broccoli.
• Cabbage.
• Cucumbers.
• Peas.
• Soybeans.

What should not be planted next to Peppers?

Peppers – Pepper plants make good neighbours for asparagus, basil, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, oregano, parsley, rosemary, squash, Swiss chard, and tomatoes. Never plant them next to beans, Brassicas, or fennel.

What vegetable should not be planted together?

Easy Reference of Which Vegetables Grow Well Together

Vegetable	Companion Plant	Don't Plant Together
Onions	Beets, carrots, Swiss chard, lettuce, peppers	All beans and peas
Peas	Beans, carrots, corn, cucumbers, radish, turnip	Garlic, onions
Potatoes	Beans, corn, peas	Tomatoes
Squash	Corn, melons, pumpkins	None

What can I plant next to tomatoes?

Plants recommended for companion planting with tomatoes include amaranth, asparagus, basil, bean, borage, calendula (pot marigold), carrots, celery, chive, cleome, cosmos, cucumber, garlic, lemon balm, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, peas, sage, and squash.

Can zucchini and tomatoes be planted together?

Not only can you cook zucchini and tomatoes together in a ratatouille, put them in a salad or add them to pasta, you can plant them together, too. Both the squash and the tomato are warm-season vegetables with similar growing conditions. Both plants can grow rather large, so plan ahead when you choose a planter box.

What is good to plant next to zucchini?

Other Companions for Zucchini and Summer Squash Flowers like nasturtiums and marigolds act as a "trap crop" (a plant used to attract pests from another crop) for flea beetles and aphids (nasturtiums also repel squash vine borers).

Where is the best place to plant zucchini?

Where to Plant Zucchini. Zucchini needs full sun (at least 6 to 8 hours) and consistently moist soil that is high in organic matter. Some zucchini varieties are vining types that require a trellis or a lot of room to sprawl. There are also bush types suitable for container gardening and small space gardening.