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How to Keep Summer Basil Fresh

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By Janine Waite · Published on Jul 7, 2013
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summer basil
i just love to grow basil during the summer, but this year i didn’t get around to planting any.  so instead of having it in my garden, i just cut some stems and placed it in a mug of water.  it will last for weeks as long as the stem are in water.  pretty cool.  i have tried doing this in the winter from the store bought basil and i haven’t had any luck.  not sure why.  so here is how you do this simple task…
buy some fresh basil from the grocery store

cut the stems and immediately place in a jar with water.  use for all you cooking needs!

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  1. Anonymous

    August 30, 2013 at 4:16 am

    J-

    Will the cuttings root in water?

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  2. Janine Waite

    August 31, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Yes, if the basil leaves don't wilt it will eventually grow roots! Kind of cool. I've never planted them but I would imagine they would do fine. Good luck! Just remember sometimes in the winter the store bought basil won't work, not sure why…

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