When should I plant Босиљак in Zone 8a?

Start Босиљак seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Apr 19. Expect first harvest around May 19.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Босиљак in Zone 8a?

Yes. Босиљак needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

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🌿 Growing Босиљак in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Босиљак. Poslednji mraz: Apr 5. Prvi mraz: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 дана) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zona8a

Poslednji mrazApr 5

Prvi mrazOct 28

Sezona206 дана

Žetva40 дана

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When to Plant Босиљак in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Босиљак seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 недеља пре последњег мраза). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 19

Transplant Босиљак seedlings outdoors after Apr 19. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/м² (15cm размак). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 19

First harvest approximately May 19 (~30 дана from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

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