When should I plant Βασιλικός in Zone 3b?

Start Βασιλικός seeds indoors around Apr 3. Transplant outdoors after May 29. Expect first harvest around Jun 28.

What is the last frost date for Zone 3b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 3b is May 15. The first fall frost averages Sep 22, giving a 130-day growing season.

Can I grow Βασιλικός in Zone 3b?

Yes. Βασιλικός needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 3b has a 130-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

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🌿 Growing Βασιλικός in Zone 3b

Zone 3b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Βασιλικός early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Τελευταίος παγετός: May 15. Πρώτος παγετός: Sep 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 3Sep 22

Season: May 15 – Sep 22 (130 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

Ζώνη3b

Τελευταίος παγετόςMay 15

Πρώτος παγετόςSep 22

Περίοδος130 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή40 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Βασιλικός in Zone 3b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 3

Start Βασιλικός seeds indoors around Apr 3 (6 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 29

Transplant Βασιλικός seedlings outdoors after May 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/μ² (15cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 28

First harvest approximately Jun 28 (~30 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 22).

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