# How to Grow Basil in a Glass of Water
Basil is an annual herb commonly grown in kitchen gardens or containers. The plant propagates from seeds, but you can grow basil by cuttings. Cuttings are quicker to root than seeds, and allow you to have basil in your home at all times of the year. The easiest way to grow basil from cuttings is in a plain glass of water. The roots will form quickly as long as you keep the water clean.
Things You'll Need
- 2- to 3-inch-diameter glass or long-necked bottle
- Scissors
- Pot
- Peat moss
Instructions
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Fill a 2- or 3-inch-diameter glass with lukewarm water. You can also use a clean long-necked bottle.
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Take a cutting from an existing basil plant in the middle of the season. Get a 6-inch cutting from the end of a shoot. Remove leaves on the lower half of the cutting.
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Lower the cutting into the water, letting the leaves rest on the top of the glass or bottle. Set the glass in a sunny window.
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Replace the water every other day with clean, lukewarm water. The cutting will produce roots in one to two weeks. You can then move the cutting to a pot filled with peat moss, if you desire, or to a bigger glass.
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