AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast
Sowalong - Basil with Blake Roberts
Feb 27, 2024
Learn all about basil, from sowing to preserving, and the benefits of growing it alongside tomatoes to attract pollinators. Perfect for small spaces, basil is a versatile herb that every gardener should have in their collection.
07:21
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Growing basil is a versatile herb suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners, thriving in sheltered spots with good drainage.
- Cultivating diverse basil varieties like Greek basil and crimson king offers unique flavors and visual appeal in the garden.
Deep dives
Benefits of Growing Basil
Growing basil is not only a rewarding experience for seasoned gardeners but also serves as an accessible entry point for beginners. Basil's versatility makes it a valuable addition to any garden or kitchen. By providing the right conditions like sheltered spots with ample watering and good drainage, basil plants thrive. Additionally, planting basil alongside compatible companions like tomatoes and marigolds maximizes space and encourages pollination, creating a vibrant and functional garden space.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode