Supermarket basil, mint and parsley will last longer with simple 5-minute trick

When you're rustling up a scrumptious dish at home, tossing in some freshly chopped herbs can truly elevate the taste with a burst of flavour.

It's common to pick up a pot of basil, coriander or parsley during the weekly grocery run. But it can be annoying when these fresh herbs wilt away too quickly, sometimes only lasting a few days before they're rendered useless and end up in the bin.

But, according to a gardening guru on social media, there's a straightforward reason for this short lifespan. What's more, there's an easy fix you can do at home to extend the life of your fresh herbs significantly.

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This handy piece of advice comes from Michael, known as @themediterraneangardener on TikTok, who has amassed a whopping 264,300 followers due to his accessible gardening tips.

He suggests that performing one additional step upon returning home with your supermarket herb pots can greatly prolong their lifespan, ensuring you get to use them before they spoil, reports the Daily Record.

In a recent TikTok post, he shared: "Did you know when you buy herbs from the supermarket, you're often buying loads of individual plants that are often packed together?"

Indeed, as Michael carefully separated a bunch of potted chives, it became apparent that numerous roots were crammed into the small pot, all competing for space.

He continued: "So, to make them healthier, last longer and give you more plants, get them home, pull them apart and plant them into smaller clumps."

Following his own advice, Michael divided his chive plant into smaller sections and placed each one into a similarly sized container as the initial pot. This approach allows