Keeping fresh basil (in plastic container) at room temperature or refrigerated?

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I got a some and I put it in the refrigerator since I was not going to use it for a few days. When I took it out most of the leaves were brown and starting to wilt.

They are not refrigerated in the store so I suppose they can sit on my counter?

[Lifeafter70]

1. Put your fresh basin in water

And leave it on the counter.
Basil doesn't like cold temperatures.

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3. Thank you. Will do

[usonian]

2. The fridge is mean to basil.

Stores are cooled, though. Homes get a bit warm (I blame high electric rates) so as Lifeafter70 says, keep it watered.

I gave up and bought another basil plant.

And a parsley plant.

Parsley and cilantro have kept for a week in the warmer spots in the fridge. I don't grow cilantro because it has a short life and goes to seed quickly.

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4. Thank you. I have not had problems with cilnatro nor parsley, would keep all herbs in the crisper drawer

[Retrograde]

5. This time of year

I buy a plant at the grocery store and keep it on the porch (unless I plant it) and use the leaves as needed. I've never had success with it in the fridge, although I have frozen pestos made from the leaves.