Tomatoes, samphire and basil bloom in summer – as, of course, do the essential strawberries Basil The scent and flavour of summer: keep stems cut-end in shallow water, and out of the fridge. If you have a pot plant, stand it in a saucer and water from below in the morning as basil hates having w...

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jun/30/summer-picks-what-to-plant-harvest-and-eat-right-now)

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