Gifting fresh basil

11 years ago

I want to take some fresh basil to work to share with my co-workers. Is it ok to just put some leaves in a baggie? I don't want it to be moldy or stinky when they open the bag. (I'm thinking of individual bags for each person).

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Deborah-SC
11 years ago
Why don't you arrange the basil stems in a vase with water & carry in some plastic baggies. Your friends can pack their own.
cindy-6b/7a VA
11 years ago
Basil wilts very quickly unless you transport it while it is in water.

Tried this and know from experience.

Cindy
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dgkritch
11 years ago
I agree, in water is best. However, if you just can't transport in a vase, you can wrap the stems in a very damp paper towel and place in a large ziploc bag with the top left open.
I second the opinion to let them take the amount they want.

Deanna

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Gifting fresh basil

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