To keep a basil plant bushy, you need to regularly pinch off the top set of leaves.   This simple act of pruning forces the plant to divert its energy into growing two new side shoots instead of one tall stem.   In this post, we’ll cover how to keep basil plant bushy and thriving, … Read more

You can keep basil pesto from turning brown by using a few simple techniques that slow down oxidation.   Oxidation is the natural process where the chlorophyll in basil reacts with air, turning that vibrant green into an unappetizing brown.   If you’ve ever wondered how to keep basil pesto from turning brown after you … Read more

To keep basil pesto bright green, the secret is to stop oxidation before it even starts. Oxidation is what turns that beautiful emerald sauce into an unappetizing brown mess. The good news is that you can easily prevent this with a few simple techniques, from how you blanch the basil to how you store the … Read more

To keep basil over winter, you need to bring the plant indoors or take cuttings before the first frost hits.   This is the simple truth about keeping basil alive when temperatures start to drop and the days get shorter.   If you’ve been wondering how to keep basil over winter, you’re not alone, it’s … Read more

You can keep basil fresh after picking by treating it like fresh flowers, not like lettuce.   That’s the single biggest secret to keeping basil once picked, and it changes everything about how you store it.   Most people toss basil in the fridge, and then wonder why it turns into black slime within two … Read more

You can keep basil leaves from turning black by focusing on moisture control, proper storage, and gentle handling.   The blackening you see on basil is often a mix of bruising, oxidation, and cold damage, and the good news is you can prevent most of it with a few simple tweaks.   Whether you just … Read more