How Do You Keep Basil Fresh After Cutting It. Pluck off leaves as you need them washing just before use. Place the basil in the refrigerator.
Put the whole in in a refrigerator. Bake the leaves for 2 4 hours until they re completely dried out and crumbly. Place the basil in the refrigerator.
Trim the cut ends put the bunch in a glass jar or vase of water that will fit in the fridge and cover the whole thing or at least the basil leaves with a plastic bag.
Place the basil in the refrigerator. Bake the leaves for 2 4 hours until they re completely dried out and crumbly. Remove basil leaves from the stem wash and pat dry with a paper towel. Fill a small vase or tall jar about halfway with water.