Say goodbye to spending money on pre-packaged herbs!

I love buyingfresh herbs, but a package from the store can be expensive.

Here’s how it works: start with gathering your supplies.

Fresh basil plants sitting on a windowsill

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Choose a piece of basil with a long stem, ideally with multiple sets of leaves.

Cut it in half, leaving a set of leaves attached at the top.

Plant your rooted basil in a small pot and watch it grow.

To help your basil flourish, here are some tips to keep in mind.

It thrives in as much sun as you might give it.

Keep the soil moist, but don’t overwater.

Let it dry out about an inch deep before watering it again.

And instead of picking the leaves off, pick the side branches where they meet the main stem.

This will help your basil continue to grow.

Bring this TikTok hack home to save money and have fresh herbs on hand all year long.

And after you snag your fresh basil, use it inhealthy recipeslikecaprese,pestoand more.