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title: "Is this basil ready to be put in a pot?"
description: "Is this basil ready to be put in a pot?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/GpJkJG2qS7KZ7LpSwQwhSg/m5KP90s2EkYInhqT6AsCNh"
community: "Propagating & Sowing"
author: "Junimo"
published: "2025-10-21T22:44:37.318159Z"
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# Is this basil ready to be put in a pot?

_Posted by Junimo on 2025-10-21_

Is this basil ready to be put in a pot?

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## 6 comments

### Aroidmama commented on 2025-10-21

Those roots look great. But it’s hard to tell how long they are from the picture . I usually wait for my roots to be around 2” before I transplant to soil. Basically, 2” on all my props.

### lyssxgardens commented on 2025-10-21

i’ve had success with little pots and smaller roots than yours so i would say yes :)

### lyssxgardens commented on 2025-10-21

just be sure to keep it on the more watered side until it’s completely used to being in the soil!

### CurlGyrl25 commented on 2025-10-22

I always wait to transfer until I have 2-3 new leaves growing in. Before transferring to soil I start mixing a spoonful of potting soil into the water in order for the roots to acclimate to a darker substrate. This also helps introduce nutrients. You can also do none of the above and pot it up with only a little rooting hormone but you may be dealing with transfer shock a little longer. Your propagation is beautiful and I wish I had the lighting to grow basil indoors 😌!

### LadyTenorJD commented on 2025-10-28

How do you guys prop basil in water? I’ve tried several times with no luck at all.

#### Junimo replied on 2025-10-28

It took about a week before any roots started to show

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