Herb storage tip that changed my kitchen routine

Avery Craig · 2026-03-01T03:20:51.735212+00:00

I always stored herbs loose in the fridge. They turned slimy fast. A chef showed me to trim the stems and place them in water. My parsley lasted a full week this way. Skip this step and you might waste good product. I saw a line cook toss perfect dill because it was wilted. Try this method to save time and money.

rose_lee776mo ago

How much good basil have I thrown out over the years? I felt that pain about the wasted dill, I've been there too. This water trick is a real game changer for cutting down waste.

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evanjohnson6mo ago

My mint plant thrives on neglect, but the cut stems still need that water trick.

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gavint266mo ago

10 days is how long my cilantro lasted with the water trick. I change the water every other day to stop it from getting gross. This works for parsley, basil, and mint, but for thyme and rosemary, I use a damp paper towel in a bag. My fridge used to be a herb graveyard, now everything has a place. I probably cut my herb spending in half since I started. It's all about giving each type what it needs to stay crisp.

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