Storage
Place the plant in a bright spot, but not in full sun. Keep the plant's soil moist, but not too wet. Water the plant daily (not on the leaves).

You can keep loose leaves in a sealed bag or container in the crisper section of the fridge for two days. You can keep basil in the freezer in a tightly sealed plastic bag for up to 12 months.

Preparation
Do not chop the leaves, but rather tear or cut them. This improves the flavour.

Then briefly stew the leaves with stalks or use them cold.

Add them at the end of the cooking time of the dish. If heated for a long time, this herb loses its flavour.

Alternatively, basil can be pounded with oil.

Storage times

Plant
Cool place: approx. 6 weeks or as long as the leaves look green, fresh and firm

Loose leaves
Refrigerator drawer: 2 days
Freezer: 12 months

Preparation times

None, use cold or add to a hot dish at the end.

Cleaning holy basil

Wash the leaves before use, drain well or pat dry.