I've had asda plants before, and they've been fine. Have also used Sainsburys, Tesco and Morrisons ones.

BASIL: I tend to cut it down to about half height, divide it up into individual 3 inch pots, put them in a sheltered place outside and keep them watered, wait 2-3 weeks to see which ones die and which ones start putting on new growth, and then plant them out. Or for inside, I divide them into blocks of 5-6 healthy looking bits and put them in 6 inch pots on the kitchen windowledge. I've had a lot of success with this method.

CHIVES: Cut down to 2 ins above the soil. Plant into garden or pot. Don't bother dividing until next year or year after.

CORIANDER: A bit more tricky - cut down to about 2 ins above the soil, then plant out into the garden as-is (or divide if you dare!) and see what comes out. I've tried transplanting individually but they just go straight to seed as they don't like being disturbed.

DILL: Divide up as per basil. They will look REALLY straggly when you get them separated. Have faith ... mine grew to 3ft high last summer, with huge heads of yellow flowers!!!

PARSLEY: Possibly divide it. Cut it down to half height. Stick it straight in a 12 inch pot outside.

MINT: Cut to about 2 ins above the soil. Put in its own pot outside (12 inch). No need to divide.

Hope this helps! Anyone done any other ones?