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Growing Thai Basil in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Thai Basil early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Baridi ya mwisho: May 15. Baridi ya kwanza: Sep 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 3Sep 15

Season: May 15 – Sep 15 (123 siku) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 3x)

Eneo2a
Baridi ya mwishoMay 15
Baridi ya kwanzaSep 15
Msimu123 siku
Mavuno40 siku
JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Thai Basil in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 3

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors around Apr 3 (6 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 29

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

Harvest: Jun 28

First harvest approximately Jun 28 (~30 siku from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 15).

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