When should I plant Βασιλικός in Zone 7b?

Start Βασιλικός seeds indoors around Feb 27. Transplant outdoors after Apr 24. Expect first harvest around May 24.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Βασιλικός in Zone 7b?

Yes. Βασιλικός needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

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🌿 Growing Βασιλικός in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Βασιλικός. Τελευταίος παγετός: Apr 10. Πρώτος παγετός: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Ζώνη7b

Τελευταίος παγετόςApr 10

Πρώτος παγετόςNov 7

Περίοδος211 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή40 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Βασιλικός in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 27

Start Βασιλικός seeds indoors around Feb 27 (6 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Βασιλικός seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/μ² (15cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 24

First harvest approximately May 24 (~30 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

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