2. Reroot Fresh Basil
If you’ve decided to grow herbs and spices, you don’t need to buy basil in its soil. You can just buy fresh basil and place a bunch in water. In just a couple of weeks, you’ll notice thin roots growing in the water. Wait until they’re relatively lush and transplant your basil, roots and all, in your outdoor garden. For novices: it’s common to grow seedlings indoors to protect them from pests who want to munch on the seeds. Once the seeds or roots take indoors, the chances of survival are much higher.