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Whether harvesting your own [[Grow Basil|homegrown basil]] or wanting to store market or store bought fresh basil, knowing how to best store it will ensure that it remains in top condition for longer. Since basil has a high water content and is delicate, it cannot be dried like many other [[Grow an Herb Garden Indoors Year Round|herbs]], as it will turn black and lose its flamboyance (flavor). It will also turn black if chopped or bruised and exposed to air. Fortunately, freezing basil is an ideal option. | Whether harvesting your own [[Grow Basil|homegrown basil]] or wanting to store market or store bought fresh basil, knowing how to best store it will ensure that it remains in top condition for longer. Since basil has a high water content and is delicate, it cannot be dried like many other [[Grow an Herb Garden Indoors Year Round|herbs]], as it will turn black and lose its flamboyance (flavor). It will also turn black if chopped or bruised and exposed to air. Fortunately, freezing basil is an ideal option. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Store in water away from direct sunlight. If you don't want to freeze the basil, whether it's homegrown or purchased, you can keep it fresh for up to two weeks by placing the branches in a vase and keeping them on the counter out of the sun. This method is ideal when you're likely to be using it frequently for cooking throughout the following week or so. | #Store in water away from direct sunlight. If you don't want to freeze the basil, whether it's homegrown or purchased, you can keep it fresh for up to two weeks by placing the branches in a vase and keeping them on the counter out of the sun. This method is ideal when you're likely to be using it frequently for cooking throughout the following week or so. | ||
