When should I plant Βασιλικός in Zone 9b?

Start Βασιλικός seeds indoors around Jan 27. Transplant outdoors after Mar 24. Expect first harvest around Apr 23.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Βασιλικός in Zone 9b?

Yes. Βασιλικός needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 10 successions.

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🌿 Growing Βασιλικός in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Βασιλικός. Τελευταίος παγετός: Mar 10. Πρώτος παγετός: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 27Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 10x)

Ζώνη9b

Τελευταίος παγετόςMar 10

Πρώτος παγετόςNov 15

Περίοδος250 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή40 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΠλήρης Ήλιος

When to Plant Βασιλικός in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 27

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

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

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

Harvest: Apr 23

First harvest approximately Apr 23 (~30 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

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