A couple weeks ago, I needed fresh basil for a recipe that I was experimenting with. In the produce section of my local Whole Foods (otherwise known as the home of all things heavenly and lovely, like nectarines and fresh guacamole), I saw Michigan-grown sweet basil plants. The potted plant was $4.99, and next to it, there was pre-picked, pre-packaged basil for $5.99.
Now I'm not an economics expert, but I know a good deal when I see one. So I bought the plant. It lasted roughly two meals, then I started to see brown spots eat away at some of the leaves. So I googled "basil plant care" and followed many instructions - watering occasionally, providing occasional sunlight, etc. And the damn plant still died.
What went wrong? Anyone out there have any tips for keeping basil alive? HALP!
Now I'm not an economics expert, but I know a good deal when I see one. So I bought the plant. It lasted roughly two meals, then I started to see brown spots eat away at some of the leaves. So I googled "basil plant care" and followed many instructions - watering occasionally, providing occasional sunlight, etc. And the damn plant still died.
What went wrong? Anyone out there have any tips for keeping basil alive? HALP!
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