"Snooze" wrote in message arthlink.net...
Basil plants need plenty of room, not just for the leaves to spread out, but
for the roots as well. The first year I planted basil, I put 3-4 seeds in
each pot. By the end of the season, I had pots with roots sticking out of
the drainage hole, and I could lift the entire plant out of the pot, because
the root ball was so tight.

Now I just plant basil in the ground.


Thanks for the replies. I'll plant the seeds as soon as it gets a
little warmer here.

jason