Is it just me, or does basil seem to turn black and unusable in the blink of an eye? You pick up that package at the store, with dreams of Caprese salad or a fragrant tossed pasta in your head. But ...

Here’s how to keep the harvest coming.

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 ...

• The best place to store basil so it lasts is at room temperature. • Put a bunch of basil in a jar of water, tent it with a plastic bag, and store it out of sunlight. • Stored this way, basil keeps ...

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