We buy pounds of basil at a time and store it in the refrigerator, in plastic bags (unsealed) inside paper grocery bags. It lasts well for probably five days. We used to keep it in water on the counter, but unless you change the... (6 replies, last updated by Missy P. June 22, 2005)

, shriveled mess. In the future, how can you store basil so it lasts a couple of days? (17 replies, last updated by Kristine August 18, 2004)

looking for some ideas for the variety of basil I am growing this year: Sweet, purple, lime, thai, spicy globe and lettuce leaf(not he proper name, but you get the idea). I am looking for something other than pesto..... (17 replies, last updated by lollya May 20, 2007)

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. (1 reply, last updated by Erica Marcus November 3, 2001)

There are several stores in the St. Lawrence Market (Jarvis & Front) that sell thai basil. One is on the lower level, across from the Chinese food takeout counter. (7 replies, last updated by erly July 1, 2006)

I’m looking for Thai Basil in or near Newport Coast — any ideas? (5 replies, last updated by Das Ubergeek February 5, 2006)

There’s still some basil around though it’s getting late in the season — some cooler areas have already had frost. If there’s a store-bought pesto that comes close to homemade, I’ve never encountered... (7 replies, last updated by lagatta October 19, 2007)

There are a couple of grocery stores in LA that sell hydroponic basil, with the root ball intact. It obviously keeps better that way, because the plant is still alive. (6 replies, last updated by luswei July 11, 2006)

Having just received a Big Kahuna burner for my birthday, I am looking forward to heating that baby up and cooking some Thai food. I just saw a post regarding basil, but have a question about holy basil. As far as I can tell,... (2 replies, last updated by cheryl May 23, 2006)

Put the plant(s) in a vase or container as you would freshly cut flowers. Basil is a great natural air freshener. When the plants expire let them dry and store the dried basil. (18 replies, last updated by kjen July 6, 2007)

!http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/321563 You can also freeze extra shopped basil by putting a Tbsp in each section of an ice cube tray, cover with water, and freeze. Remove the frozen basil ice cubes and storing in a freezer... (11 replies, last updated by danna September 15, 2006)

I have been growing sweet basil in my garden and it tastes much more of mint that I am used to using store-bought fresh basil. I am looking for good recipes, ideas of use, adjusting, etc. using it. I know basil has an inherent... (2 replies, last updated by 5 and Dime Eater September 29, 2008)

Hi, I saw Thai basil at the fruit store in the byward market on William St. (right beside the house of cheese). (6 replies, last updated by lex December 8, 2003)

I can’t find holy basil anywhere either! Also, have you ever found fresh coriander root at any thai stores? It’s an indispensable ingredient for homemade curry pastes and I would love to get my hands on some. (11 replies, last updated by ciaohound January 27, 2009)

Anyone know where in the Cambridge-JP-Brookline area to find Thai basil? I’ve had no luck so far calling likely stores but may have missed something... (5 replies, last updated by edgrimley June 21, 2005)