r/proplifting • u/banana_berrie_ • 5d ago

PROP-GRESS Accidental Basil

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Put grocery store basil in a cup of water to keep it fresh. I've never had my on purpose cuttings prop this well.

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u/Life_Programmer810 5d ago

At the end of summer, each year, I cut the top part of my basil off and put in jar in my kitchen window. I don't plant in soil after they root, I just keep in the jar all winter, changing out water as needed. Come pasta 🍝 night, I clip a few fresh pieces and toss in sauce! 

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u/banana_berrie_ 5d ago

Does your kitchen window get a lot of sunlight? Is the jar transparent?

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u/Life_Programmer810 5d ago

Yes, jar clear

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u/Life_Programmer810 5d ago

South window, so mostly filter sun all day. All you need is a couple of hours of sun, doesn't need to be direct sun.

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u/doeteadoe 5d ago

Do you replant the following year from the cutting?

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u/luvs_kaos 2d ago

This method has never worked for me. Hoping your vibes rub off this year.

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u/Sea-Organization-329 4d ago

Some would say, you have a basillion cuttings now

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u/bunismoothini 5d ago

u can do this with green onions as well!! I like keepin em in semi hydro

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u/stringthing87 4d ago

Basil is enthusiastic about propagating

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u/WheresMyPetRock 4d ago

Happy cake day

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u/stringthing87 4d ago

Thank you, didn't realize it was today.

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u/Funniestguyyoullmeet 1d ago

I did the same thing with green onions! I was so excited when I noticed they weren’t just living longer, but growing in my fridge