Most Don’t Know: How to Grow Basil from Cuttings in Hanging Plastic Bottles
Love fresh basil but short on space or pots? What if you could grow endless basil for free — using just a cutting and a recycled plastic bottle?
Most people don’t realize just how easy (and fun!) it is to grow basil from cuttings — and you don’t even need fancy planters or a garden. With a few simple steps and an empty plastic bottle, you can grow vibrant basil right on your balcony, window, or kitchen wall.
Let’s turn trash into fresh herbs.
Why Grow Basil This Way?
✅ No seeds required — just a small cutting from an existing basil plant
✅ Perfect for small spaces — balconies, patios, or even indoors
✅ Sustainable — reuse plastic bottles and reduce waste
✅ Fun for all ages — a great educational DIY project
✅ Fresh herbs year-round — right at your fingertips
What You’ll Need
1 healthy basil cutting (4–6 inches long)
1 empty plastic bottle (1-liter or 2-liter works best)
Sharp scissors or a utility knife
Clean water
Potting soil (optional, if planting in soil later)
String or wire for hanging
Optional: small pebbles or charcoal for drainage
Step-by-Step: How to Grow Basil from Cuttings in Hanging Bottles
🌿 Step 1: Take Your Cutting
Snip a healthy 4–6 inch basil stem just below a leaf node (where leaves meet the stem). Remove the lower leaves, leaving a few at the top.
🌊 Step 2: Root It in Water
Place the cutting in a glass of water. Keep it in a warm, sunny spot indoors.
Within 7–10 days, you’ll see roots starting to form.
Tip: Change the water every 2–3 days to keep it fresh and oxygenated.
🧴 Step 3: Prepare the Bottle Planter
Take your plastic bottle and cut a large window or flap in the side, leaving enough space for planting. Poke a few drainage holes in the bottom if using soil.
Alternatively, cut the top off and invert it into the base to create a self-watering planter.
Bonus Tip: Add string or wire to create a hanger — or punch holes near the top and use twine to suspend your bottle.
🪴 Step 4: Transplant the Cutting
Once the roots are about 2 inches long, gently plant the cutting in your bottle filled with potting mix (or hydroponic solution if going soil-free).
Press soil lightly around the roots and water gently.
Want to keep it in water? You can! Just anchor the plant using pebbles and keep the water level just under the leaves.
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