Growing Basil from Store-Bought Stems

[Yogi]

I’ve found that fresh basil stems from the grocery store can be surprisingly useful for propagation.

If you buy a bunch of basil and end up with a few stems you didn’t use, you don’t always have to throw them away. As long as the stems are still green, firm, and healthy, they can often be rooted in water and later planted in soil.

Actually it’s very simple, just make sure to keep some key points.

Has anyone else here had good results growing basil this way from supermarket stems?

I put together a detailed guide for anyone interested:

 

[dirty hands]

I bought basil at the store a few months ago and now have 4 pots and more rooted in water i need to transplant. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[DiggersJo]

Yes been doing this for a while now, but others I know also split the bought plant into 4 or more and re-pot.