When should I plant Βασιλικός in Zone 3a?

Start Βασιλικός seeds indoors around Apr 10. Transplant outdoors after Jun 5. Expect first harvest around Jul 5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3a is May 22. The first fall frost averages Sep 12, giving a 113-day growing season.

Can I grow Βασιλικός in Zone 3a?

Yes. Βασιλικός needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 3a has a 113-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 3 successions.

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🌿 Growing Βασιλικός in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Βασιλικός early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Τελευταίος παγετός: May 22. Πρώτος παγετός: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 10Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 3x)

Ζώνη3a

Τελευταίος παγετόςMay 22

Πρώτος παγετόςSep 12

Περίοδος113 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή40 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Βασιλικός in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 10

Start Βασιλικός seeds indoors around Apr 10 (6 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jun 5

Transplant Βασιλικός seedlings outdoors after Jun 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/μ² (15cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jul 5

First harvest approximately Jul 5 (~30 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

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