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title: "Any suggestions for what to do with in ground basil plants in…"
description: "Any suggestions for what to do with in ground basil plants in fall/winter? Should I re-plant in a pot and bring indoors for the next couple seasons or would…"
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# Any suggestions for what to do with in ground basil plants in…

_Posted by Charli on 2025-10-05_

Any suggestions for what to do with in ground basil plants in fall/winter? Should I re-plant in a pot and bring indoors for the next couple seasons or would  
that shock them too much? I live on the West Coast, Eastern Washington state...

## 4 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-10-05

Basil will die if exposed to a harsh winter, so potting them up and taking them inside is the usual way to protect them from freezing. You can check your local expected first frost and frost free dates to get a feel for when to move them

#### Charli replied on 2025-10-05

Thanks!

### Otto commented on 2025-10-06

As long as you pick a good pot with air flow. Repotting is perfect for this situation!

### J commented on 2025-10-26

Probably a good idea to take some cuttings and root them in case the mother plant gets too traumatized by root damage and general relocation shock. Good luck!

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