When should I plant Thai Basil in Zone 9b?

Start Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil in Zone 9b?

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

Growing Thai Basil in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Thai Basil. Siste frost: Mar 10. Første frost: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 27Nov 15

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

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Siste frostMar 10

Første frostNov 15

Sesong250 dager

Høst40 dager

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Thai Basil in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 27

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors around Jan 27 (6 uker før siste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 24

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

Harvest: Apr 23

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

Thai Basil in Other Zones

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