When should I plant Basilika in Zone 7a?

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

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Basilika in Zone 7a?

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

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🌿 Growing Basilika in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Basilika. Sista frost: Apr 15. Första frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 4Oct 22

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

Zon7a

Sista frostApr 15

Första frostOct 22

Säsong190 dagar

Skörd40 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Basilika in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 4

Start Basilika seeds indoors around Mar 4 (6 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 29

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

Harvest: May 29

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

Samplantering

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