11853 In Gardening, Pot Size Matters Wed Sep 16 16:44:00 -0700 2009 http://www.chow.com/stories/11853 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:44:00 GMT You don't want your plant to become root-bound You don't want your plant to become root-bound. http://www.chow.com none 14 CHOW Tip 1

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Julie Chai, associate garden editor of Sunset magazine, suggests that you plant herbs, especially basil, in a pot that is at least 12 inches wide and 12 inches deep to avoid the horror of root-bound plants.

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