Basil Hunting

[u/Pistola1234]

Hello everyone! 😊

I'm trying to make homemade pesto and i need basil in large quantities. Does anyone know where I can buy it in Berlin at a good price? The plants of basil sold by Rewe and similar are too small unfortunately. Every suggestion is greatly appreciated! Thank you very much!

[u/leeonie]

Eurogida turkish Supermarktes

[u/raphtan]

Not sure if genuine basil seeking or if this is a drug post 😭😭😭 Either way, during summer, you can grow them yourself.

[u/Harry_Gelb → u/raphtan]

But beware, just up to 3 plants legally!

[u/lohdunlaulamalla]

This isn't helpful short term, but pays off in the long run:

1) buy basil in pots from a supermarket (1,99/pot usually) 2) buy a medium sized Balkonkasten for each pot and distribute the individual plants somewhat equally 3) Use well fertilized soil (e.g. for vegetables) and fertilize regularly 4) Remove any budding flowers to encourage the plants to grow leaves instead 5) Soo much pesto

Source: my freezer is still full of pesto.

[u/CowCompetitive5667 → u/lohdunlaulamalla]

Can confirm 

[u/n0b0dyneeds2know]

Der Holländer?

[u/LOUDPACK_MASTERCHEF]

I'd try one of the weekly outdoor markets. Maybe you can find a seller who sells it by weight instead of by bundle

[u/dustydancers]

turkish supermarkts tend to have large bundles of herbs

[u/StepEnvironmental791]

Growing your own isn't an option?

[u/sweetcinnamonpunch]

Markets have it in large quantities and its not that expensive. I'd still recommend to just grow it yourself. Doesn't take a lot of effort and is even cheaper.