How to root Basil

A few days ago, I bought fresh large leaf organic italian basil from the store. I had never seen the large leaf basil at the store before. As soon as I saw organic basil at the store, I thought of buying it so that I can grow it at home.

In summer, I do see many stores selling potted herbs, but I hardly find organic basil. Growing herbs at home is very easy.

Here is what you need to do to root basil.

Cut the bottom 1-2 centemeter of the stem, so that the new cells get exposed to the air. Remove most of the leaves from the stem, leaving just a few leaves on the top portion. Dip this stem in a flas filled with water. Make sure that the leaves are not in water, or they will decay.

Change the water every few days. After 2-3 weeks, you will notice that the new roots will be growing off of the stem. See the pictures below.

Continue changing the water until the roots grow 3-4 inches tall. Fill a pot with potting soil, make a whole in the center. Place the stem with roots in the hole, and lightly cover with the soil. That is it...you just planted your own organic basil!!!

Note: You can use the same method for growing mint at home too.

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