Here’s how to keep the harvest coming.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Basil oxidizes quickly at cold temperatures, and shouldn’t be refrigerated. Experts recommend storing basil in a glass or jar of ...

Make sure your plant has the right amount of water and light, and don’t be stingy about harvesting the leaves.

Regularly harvesting basil helps the plant stay bushy, healthy, and productive for a longer growing season. Pick leaves by gently pinching from the top down, which encourages fuller growth and ...

Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it. However, you don’t have to wait until summer to cook with the fresh herb. You can enjoy ...

If you’ve ever bought a package of vibrantly green basil, tucked it in the fridge, and pulled out sad, slimy herbs by the time you plan to whip up a pesto days later, your storage method might be to ...