Cilantro that lasts three weeks instead of going to slime in four days
“Proven-seller pick. This is the quiet kind of product that pays for itself in about four bunches of herbs, and 'my cilantro lasted three weeks' is the exact before-and-after that performs on Pinterest.”
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The LUVCOSY herb keeper is a clear BPA-free container with an internal basket that suspends fresh herb stems in a shallow reservoir of water, essentially keeping the bunch in a vase inside your fridge. Cut herbs wilt because they lose water faster than they can take it up; keeping the stems submerged and the leaves in humid, still air slows both problems dramatically. It fits cilantro, parsley, thyme, mint, dill, and asparagus, and the vented lid keeps ethylene from building up. The whole thing sits upright on a fridge shelf or in the door. Best fit: anyone who buys a bunch of cilantro for one recipe and throws out most of it a week later.
Pros
- Keeps stems in water so herbs stay crisp for weeks instead of days
- Fits cilantro, parsley, mint, dill, thyme, and asparagus in the same container
- Clear body means you can see what is in there before it goes bad
- Vented lid prevents the trapped-gas problem that speeds up yellowing
Cons
- It takes up more fridge shelf height than a flat bag, so space is the real tradeoff
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Frequently asked questions
How often do I change the water?
Every few days, or whenever it looks cloudy. Fresh water is most of what makes the difference in how long the herbs hold.
Does it work for basil?
Basil is the exception. It bruises and blackens below about 50 degrees, so it does better on the counter in water than in any fridge container.
Will it fit in a fridge door?
It fits most standard door shelves upright. Measure your door shelf height first, since the container is designed to stand tall enough to hold stems in water.
Do I trim the stems first?
Yes. A fresh diagonal cut before it goes in lets the stems draw water, the same way it works with cut flowers.
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