When should I plant Босиљак in Zone 5b?

Start Босиљак seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after May 12. Expect first harvest around Jun 11.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5b is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Босиљак in Zone 5b?

Yes. Босиљак needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 5b has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

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🌿 Growing Босиљак in Zone 5b

Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Босиљак in this zone. Poslednji mraz: Apr 28. Prvi mraz: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 дана) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

Zona5b

Poslednji mrazApr 28

Prvi mrazOct 8

Sezona163 дана

Žetva40 дана

SunceПуно Сунце

When to Plant Босиљак in Zone 5b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Босиљак seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 недеља пре последњег мраза). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 12

Transplant Босиљак seedlings outdoors after May 12. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/м² (15cm размак). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 11

First harvest approximately Jun 11 (~30 дана from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

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