Growing basil from clippings
You can grow basil from clippings!
I recently made pesto and had lots of basil left. As you may already know basil doesn’t last that long after being cut, and I really don’t like wasting things.
A great way to make it last longer is by keeping the clippings in water by a sunny location. I keep it inside the house by my kitchen window.
Make sure to clear all the leaves from the bottom… if you put the leaves in water they’ll just rot. Also keep checking the water level and replace it if it seems dirty.
This is actually a fun activity to do with the kids as you get very quick results and if you place it in a clear container they can see the process very clearly!
Let’s grow some plants!
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