Basil oxidizes quickly at cold temperatures, and shouldn’t be refrigerated. Experts recommend storing basil in a glass or jar of water at room temperature, stems facing down. To extend its life, avoid ...

Lauren Murphy is a writer and environmentalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from Western Washington University. Basil is a delicious herb that can ...

Regularly harvesting basil helps the plant stay bushy, healthy, and productive for a longer growing season. Pick leaves by gently pinching from the top down, which encourages fuller growth and ...

Of all the herbs, basil is most likely to be crowned prom queen. But for all of basil's understandable popularity, it is also flighty. Fresh basil (note that we're not talking about the skunky-tasting ...

It's not what you're thinking. • The best place to store basil so it lasts is at room temperature. • Put a bunch of basil in a jar of water, tent it with a plastic bag, and store it out of sunlight. • ...

Our advice for keeping this summery herb fresh and fragrant. Fact checked by Isaac WinterMedically reviewed by Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDNFact checked by Isaac WinterMedically reviewed by Kristy Del ...

No worries. You can enjoy fresh herbs year-round by drying or freezing. They won't have quite the quality of fresh-picked ones, but they can still bring a kiss of sunshine to many dishes -- even in ...