When should I plant Basilicum in Zone 7b?

Start Basilicum 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 Basilicum in Zone 7b?

Yes. Basilicum 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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🌿 Kweken van Basilicum in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Basilicum. Laatste vorst: Apr 10. Eerste vorst: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 7

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

Zone7b

Laatste vorstApr 10

Eerste vorstNov 7

Seizoen211 dagen

Oogst40 dagen

ZonVolle Zon

When to Plant Basilicum in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 27

Start Basilicum seeds indoors around Feb 27 (6 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Basilicum seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 24

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

Begeleidende Beplanting

✅ Paprika’s✅ Tomaten✅ Aubergine

❌ Wijnruit

Basilicum in Andere Zones

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