How to Revive Wilted Basil
Here's a simple tip to help revive wilted basil—and a few other basic basil care tips, including how to store fresh basil.
Basil wilts so quickly, but it perks up if you set it in cool water for about 30 minutes. Then blot the leaves dry and store them at room temperature in a Ziploc bag—if basil is stored in the refrigerator, it turns black.
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