When should I plant Thai Basil in Zone 7a?

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors around Mar 4. Transplant outdoors after Abr 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 Abr 15. The first fall frost averages Okt 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Thai Basil in Zone 7a?

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

Growing Thai Basil in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Thai Basil. Huling frost: Abr 15. Unang frost: Okt 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 4Okt 22

Season: Abr 15 – Okt 22 (190 araw) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone7a

Huling frostAbr 15

Unang frostOkt 22

Season190 araw

Ani40 araw

ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Thai Basil in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 4

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors around Mar 4 (6 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Abr 29

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

Harvest: May 29

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

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