Living Herbs European Cucumbers Recipes F.A.Q. Our Company News Letter Join our newsletter and get creative herb ideas, recipes, tips, and facts. Join Now! Search Hollandia Produce Common Questions about Living Herbs Why are the roots intact? The roots are intact to provide you with the freshest herbs you can buy. You will have a longer shelf life because our herbs are still alive! Can you plant the Living Herbs? We do not guarantee that the Living Herbs will transplant successfully. You may certainly try to replant the herbs; just make sure to leave a few leaves on the plant to keep it alive. For replanting put the plant inside a pot with fresh soil and water once a day, making sure it has proper drainage. Since the plant is greenhouse grown it is best to keep it inside until it is producing new leaves. Some of our Herb varieties will be more successful than others, avoid extreme temperature changes for better results. How long should the Living Herbs last? Depending on the variety, our herbs should last between 10 and 16 days under proper refrigeration. What is the dirt in the container? The “dirt” is the growing media that the roots grow in called peat moss. It is a natural substance that is not harmful to your health. It is best to always wash and pat dry the leaves before use, just as you would do with all produce. Is the product organic? We now proudly offer both "Certified Organic Living Basil", and "Conventional Living Basil", available in both the retail single clamshell and in the sleeved Potted Living Basil try. We grow all of our own herbs using hydroponic techniques (growing in water) and Integrated Pest Management (the use of beneficial insects instead of pesticides to keep harmful pests out of the greenhouses). These techniques are unique to our business, the key elements that make our product quality consistent year round. What is the code date on the label? The “Enjoy by” date ensures that your customer is purchasing fresh product each and every time. Can you display out of the cold case? We have found that Basil actually does better outside of the refrigerator, between 50° and 55°. Placing the Basil next to tomatoes or mushrooms for cross merchandizing has been proven not only to improve shelf life, but to also increase sales! All other herb varieties should be displayed in the cold case between 38° and 45°. What is the date on the box? The date on the box lets you know when our herbs were packed; this makes it easy for your warehouse inventory control to track.