如何收獲羅勒

如何收獲羅勒

Popular basil is easy to grow, but can be temperamental to pick. There are secrets to harvesting basil without killing the plant while still getting the most flavorful leaves for all your favorite dishes. It’s important to keep an eye on your plant, know the right time of day to harvest, and be aware of how — and how much — you clip.

受歡迎的羅勒很容易種植，但是采摘起來會很不穩(wěn)定。在不殺死羅勒的情況下收獲羅勒有一些秘密，同時還能得到最美味的葉子來做你最喜歡的菜肴。密切關(guān)注你的植物是很重要的，知道一天中正確的收獲時間，知道如何修剪，修剪多少。

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When to Harvest Basil

什么時候收獲羅勒

Basil is an aromatic plant that loves warm weather. It’s grown easily from seed outdoors in the ground or in container gardens. Basil likes a sunny location and likes its soil — but not its leaves — to be kept well-watered.

羅勒是一種芳香植物，喜歡溫暖的天氣。它很容易從種子生長到戶外，在地里或者在花盆里。羅勒喜歡陽光充足的地方，喜歡土壤——但不喜歡葉子——保持充足的水分。

You can start picking basil leaves when the plant is about six to eight inches tall. For young plants, just pick a few leaves. As the plant grows, you can pick more leaves, as well as the tips of the branches.

當(dāng)羅勒植株長到6到8英寸高時，你就可以開始采摘了。對于幼苗，只需要摘一些葉子。隨著植物的生長，你可以摘更多的葉子，以及樹枝的頂端。

The best time to harvest is in the morning. That makes for the juiciest leaves. But you can pick basil whenever you need it. Each time you harvest basil, it encourages the plant to make more leaves.

早晨是收獲的最佳時間。這樣葉子水分最多了。但是你可以在任何需要的時候采摘羅勒。每次你收獲羅勒的時候，它會鼓勵植物長出更多的葉子。

Each time you harvest, try not to pick more than half of the plant. That gives the basil plant time to regrow. It takes about 2-3 weeks for the plant to develop more leaves.

每次收割時，盡量不要摘取植株的一半以上。這給了羅勒植物重新生長的時間。這種植物大約需要2-3周的時間長出更多的葉子。

How Much to Harvest

收獲多少

If you only need a small amount, then pick a few leaves off a few different branches or plants. Don’t cut off an entire stem or it might not grow back.

如果你只需要一點點，那就從不同的樹枝或植物上摘一些葉子。不要切掉整個莖，否則它可能長不回來。

When you need a large amount of basil, start at the top and work your way down. Don’t harvest from the bottom. Always make sure to pinch or cut above a pair of leaves, rather than leaving a cut branch.

當(dāng)你需要大量羅勒時，從頂部開始，慢慢往下。不要從底層收獲。一定要在一對葉子的上方剪下，而不是剪下一根樹枝。

Encouraging Basil Growth

鼓勵羅勒增長

To help your basil plant thrive, prune or pinch off the tips each time a branch has six to eight leaves. Prune the center shoot of the plant at about six weeks. This will make a bushier plant and give you more leaves to harvest. Simple pruning like this also can lead to more aromatic basil.

為了幫助羅勒植物茁壯成長，每長出6 - 8片葉子，就修剪或掐掉它的頂端。在大約六周時修剪植株的中芽。這將使植物更茂盛，給你更多的葉子收獲。簡單的修剪也可以使羅勒更芳香。

For the best flavor, harvest leaves before flower buds form. Pinch and remove flower buds as soon as you see them. If you leave them on the plant, they may change the taste of basil, making it somewhat bitter. Regularly removing the buds also can help lengthen the life of your basil plant and your harvest season.

為了獲得最好的味道，在花蕾形成之前采摘葉子。一看到花蕾就掐掉并拔掉。如果你把它們留在植物上，它們可能會改變羅勒的味道，使它有點苦。定期摘除花蕾也可以幫助延長羅勒的壽命和收獲季節(jié)。

When Cold Weather Comes

當(dāng)寒冷的天氣來臨時

Basil plants love sunny, warm weather. But cold temperatures can damage the plant and stunt its growth even when it's just 50 degrees. Be sure to harvest all your basil before the first frost or if you it’s going to be cold.

羅勒植物喜歡陽光、溫暖的天氣。但即使只有50度的低溫也會損害這種植物，阻礙其生長。一定要在第一次霜凍之前或者天氣變冷之前收獲羅勒。

How to Clean and Store Basil

如何清潔和儲存羅勒

After you’ve harvested basil, remove the leaves from the stems. Throw away any leaves that have spots or don’t look healthy. Rinse leaves thoroughly and let them air dry or pat them dry.

羅勒收獲后，把葉子從莖上去掉。扔掉任何有斑點或看起來不健康的葉子。徹底沖洗樹葉，讓它們自然風(fēng)干或輕拍它們變干。

How to Use Basil

羅勒的用法

Fresh basil can be used to season all sorts of dishes, including soups, salads, pizzas, and appetizers. If you have a basil bounty, you can use it to make pesto. Just find your favorite recipe that combines basil leaves, garlic, cheese, and nuts for this traditional pasta topping.

新鮮羅勒可用于調(diào)味各種菜肴，包括湯，沙拉，披薩，和開胃菜。如果你有羅勒，你可以用它做香蒜沙司。找到你最喜歡的食譜，把羅勒葉、大蒜、奶酪和堅果混合在一起，做成傳統(tǒng)的意大利面。

Get creative with your basil. Try using it to infuse vinegar or sugar, make compound butter, or mix it in a cocktail. You can seep it in tea or use it to make potpourri. There are endless ways to use this fragrant, flavorful herb.

創(chuàng)造性地使用羅勒。試著用它注入醋或糖，制作混合黃油，或者混合在雞尾酒里。你可以把它泡在茶里或者用來做百花香。有很多方法可以使用這種芳香可口的藥草。