I saw this great idea on your blog last Spring, Chris, but didn't try it. Looking back on how much basil I used I'll be prepared this year. A quarter pound must be a shopping bag full! We are about a month away from seeing the plants in our local garden centers. Thanks for reposting this.
What a great idea! You just made my day, Chris, I love basil and use it in my cooking all the time. I make and freeze batches of pesto throughout the entire summer and into the fall. I have got to do this! Thanks for sharing!
And you said you didn't have a green thumb! 😉 Between Scott's watering system and your basil propagation tips for a mini "basil nursery", I am all set! Thanks ever so much for sharing this with your readers, Chris. Will definitely pin to group DIY boards at Pinterest. Have a lovely Sunday afternoon and evening!
Chris,
I'm running to the basil plants! I have my fresh mozzarella and tomatoes waiting! Years of flying to Paris and that salad is just one use!! Great small vases at Jagg…cute for decorating too!
We must meet soon. I went to Summit last night…thinking of you!
Great tutorial Chris. Your step by step photos are excellent. We also propagate basil using this method and I can attest to the fact that it works.
Sam
Seriously!!! The word should be "shameless" not shame. I want everyone to know this wonderful technique. Perhaps the world would be a better place if everyone had their heart's desire of fresh basil 🙂 At least in a culinary sense ...
I receive dozens and dozens of blogs each day and it's way too much for me to manage, and way, way too many recipes for me to make in this lifetime. For the last few months I've been keeping watch to see which blogs are most relevant to me and which just exist in another world entirely. One bog, yours, has clearly and consistently proven to be most useful to me. Your recipes are the most interesting, most delicious, and most approachable...not everyday, but most every day. And basil? My favorite, too.
I just wanted to thank you for making the very top of my list of "keep" blogs. Keep up the great work.
I love basil and heaps of other fresh herbs. I do this sort of propagation with basil and tomatoes too. Both are easy to strike and once you have a plant that seems strong and healthy - stick with it, I say. 🙂
Chris your Rock! I love this post and look forward to it every year! I do exactly as you say and you know what, I have fresh basil all summer! I love this and I am buying my basil today so I can have beautiful basil in my garden all year! Thank you for sharing this year after year!! Whenever I pluck my basil I think of you and I am very thankful for you showing us how to do it!
Hi Beth,
For some reason the link didn't paste in with the rest of the notes but I've fixed it. Thanks for noticing that 🙂 I need lots of extra eyes! Chris
Awesome. I can't believe its that easy. Everyone should be doing this. I miss basil so much during the winter and I really hate to break down to by it in the produce aisle. Thank you so much for sharing this. Pinning!!!!!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
We have so much basil from our hydroponic garden but this is a great and simple way for people to start out to grow their own!
Beth says
This is new to me - thanks for passing it along! I'll have to try it out myself.
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
I saw this great idea on your blog last Spring, Chris, but didn't try it. Looking back on how much basil I used I'll be prepared this year. A quarter pound must be a shopping bag full! We are about a month away from seeing the plants in our local garden centers. Thanks for reposting this.
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Oh my goodness Chris I love this tip! I never have enough basil! Love it!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness says
I love this idea. I like to plant basil in my garden too, but usually just buy seeds. I will have to try your method.
Sandra says
I will keep this tip handy. It will probably me end of May or beginning of June before night time temps are at 50. Looking forward to it!
Jodee Weiland says
What a great idea! You just made my day, Chris, I love basil and use it in my cooking all the time. I make and freeze batches of pesto throughout the entire summer and into the fall. I have got to do this! Thanks for sharing!
Cailee says
Oh yum!! Perfect for Spring!! I love fresh herbs!! So healthy and nourishing! 🙂
cheri says
What a clever idea, I use fresh herbs as well and always welcome wonderful tips like this! Thanks for sharing!
gloria says
I love this idea absolutely Chris, I love basil so much
I bookmarked to make to my next spring!!!
xxx
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
And you said you didn't have a green thumb! 😉 Between Scott's watering system and your basil propagation tips for a mini "basil nursery", I am all set! Thanks ever so much for sharing this with your readers, Chris. Will definitely pin to group DIY boards at Pinterest. Have a lovely Sunday afternoon and evening!
Patti O'Reilly says
Chris,
I'm running to the basil plants! I have my fresh mozzarella and tomatoes waiting! Years of flying to Paris and that salad is just one use!! Great small vases at Jagg…cute for decorating too!
We must meet soon. I went to Summit last night…thinking of you!
Cuisinedeprovence says
I think I read this on your blog last year, but thank you so much for reminding me, I will try this asap!
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
Great tutorial Chris. Your step by step photos are excellent. We also propagate basil using this method and I can attest to the fact that it works.
Sam
Joe says
"one of the best tricks EVER"? Seriously? Link bait hyperbole. Shame.
Chris Scheuer says
Seriously!!! The word should be "shameless" not shame. I want everyone to know this wonderful technique. Perhaps the world would be a better place if everyone had their heart's desire of fresh basil 🙂 At least in a culinary sense ...
Ginny Hartzler says
Who would have thought? We LOVE basil, so I may try this.
Kim says
I receive dozens and dozens of blogs each day and it's way too much for me to manage, and way, way too many recipes for me to make in this lifetime. For the last few months I've been keeping watch to see which blogs are most relevant to me and which just exist in another world entirely. One bog, yours, has clearly and consistently proven to be most useful to me. Your recipes are the most interesting, most delicious, and most approachable...not everyday, but most every day. And basil? My favorite, too.
I just wanted to thank you for making the very top of my list of "keep" blogs. Keep up the great work.
Kim
Chris Scheuer says
Thank you Kim. I really appreciate your kindness and encouragement. 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I love basil and heaps of other fresh herbs. I do this sort of propagation with basil and tomatoes too. Both are easy to strike and once you have a plant that seems strong and healthy - stick with it, I say. 🙂
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
I love this trick Chris! So far I've used it for mint and rosemary too!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Chris your Rock! I love this post and look forward to it every year! I do exactly as you say and you know what, I have fresh basil all summer! I love this and I am buying my basil today so I can have beautiful basil in my garden all year! Thank you for sharing this year after year!! Whenever I pluck my basil I think of you and I am very thankful for you showing us how to do it!
Happier Than A Pig In Mud says
One word - YUM! Have a great weekend Chris:@)
Beth R. says
I dont see the link to your post showing your watering system
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Beth,
For some reason the link didn't paste in with the rest of the notes but I've fixed it. Thanks for noticing that 🙂 I need lots of extra eyes! Chris
Angie (@angiesrecipess) says
A great gardening tip, Chris. Thanks for sharing!
Monique says
Oh guess what I will be doing soon!
Thank you!
Debra says
Awesome. I can't believe its that easy. Everyone should be doing this. I miss basil so much during the winter and I really hate to break down to by it in the produce aisle. Thank you so much for sharing this. Pinning!!!!!
Maria says
To savor basil during the winter months I take my final cuttings and freeze them in olive oil to get the taste of MY basil all year round.. Enjoy..