When should I plant Basilicum in Zone 6b?

Start Basilicum seeds indoors around Mar 4. Transplant outdoors after Apr 29. Expect first harvest around May 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Basilicum in Zone 6b?

Yes. Basilicum needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🌿 Kweken van Basilicum in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Basilicum. Laatste vorst: Apr 15. Eerste vorst: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 4Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 dagen) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone6b

Laatste vorstApr 15

Eerste vorstOct 22

Seizoen190 dagen

Oogst40 dagen

ZonVolle Zon

When to Plant Basilicum in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 4

Start Basilicum seeds indoors around Mar 4 (6 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

Transplant Basilicum seedlings outdoors after Apr 29. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 29

First harvest approximately May 29 (~30 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Begeleidende Beplanting

✅ Paprika’s✅ Tomaten✅ Aubergine

❌ Wijnruit

Basilicum in Andere Zones

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