When should I plant Thai Basil in Zone 11a?

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors around 17 Th12. Transplant outdoors after 11 Th2. Expect first harvest around 13 Th3.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11a is 28 Th1. The first fall frost averages 22 Th12, giving a 328-day growing season.

Can I grow Thai Basil in Zone 11a?

Yes. Thai Basil needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 11a has a 328-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

Growing Thai Basil in Zone 11a

Zone 11a has a year-round growing season. Thai Basil can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Sương giá cuối: 28 Th1. Sương giá đầu: 22 Th12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

17 Th1222 Th12

Season: 28 Th1 – 22 Th12 (328 ngày) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 13x)

Vùng11a

Sương giá cuối28 Th1

Sương giá đầu22 Th12

Mùa vụ328 ngày

Thu hoạch40 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Thai Basil in Zone 11a

Start Seeds Indoors: 17 Th12

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors around 17 Th12 (6 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 11 Th2

Transplant Thai Basil seedlings outdoors after 11 Th2. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 13 Th3

First harvest approximately 13 Th3 (~30 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (22 Th12).

Thai Basil in Other Zones

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