Seeds are packed into shop-bought pots, meaning they compete and wear themselves out. The best bet is to divide and conquer The problem We’ve all done it: picked up a lush, generous-looking pot of basil from the supermarket – full of promise and pesto plans, and within a fortnight it has collaps...

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/21/houseplant-hacks-does-dividing-supermarket-basil-help-it-survive)

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