When should I plant Thai Basil in Zone 8b?

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Apr 5. Expect first harvest around May 5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Thai Basil in Zone 8b?

Yes. Thai Basil needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 9 successions.

Growing Thai Basil in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Thai Basil. Zadnji mraz: Mar 22. Prvi mraz: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dana) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 9x)

Zona8b

Zadnji mrazMar 22

Prvi mrazNov 10

Sezona233 dana

Berba40 dana

SuncePuno Sunce

When to Plant Thai Basil in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 5

Transplant Thai Basil seedlings outdoors after Apr 5. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 5

First harvest approximately May 5 (~30 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Thai Basil in Other Zones

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