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title: "Indoor basil….its beginning to grow roots up, out of the soil. Does…"
description: "Indoor basil….its beginning to grow roots up, out of the soil. Does this mean it needs a bigger pot and, if so, can I divide what I have into two pots? Thanks!!"
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community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Jennifer"
published: "2024-02-19T17:18:37.239183Z"
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# Indoor basil….its beginning to grow roots up, out of the soil. Does…

_Posted by Jennifer on 2024-02-19_

Indoor basil….its beginning to grow roots up, out of the soil. Does this mean it needs a bigger pot and, if so, can I divide what I have into two pots? Thanks!!

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