Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Basil oxidizes quickly at cold temperatures, and shouldn’t be refrigerated. Experts recommend storing basil in a glass or jar of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it.

Basil oxidizes quickly at cold temperatures, and shouldn’t be refrigerated. Experts recommend storing basil in a glass or jar of water at room temperature, stems facing down. To extend its life, avoid ...

Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it. However, you don’t have to wait until summer to cook with the fresh herb. You can enjoy ...