When should I plant Thai Basil in Zone 6a?

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors around 3月17日. Transplant outdoors after 5月12日. Expect first harvest around 6月11日.

What is the last frost date for Zone 6a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6a is 4月28日. The first fall frost averages 10月8日, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Thai Basil in Zone 6a?

Yes. Thai Basil needs 40 days to harvest. Zone 6a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

种植 Thai Basil 区域 6a

Zone 6a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Thai Basil. 末次霜冻: 4月28日. 初次霜冻: 10月8日.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

3月17日10月8日

Season: 4月28日 – 10月8日 (163 天) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

区域6a

末次霜冻4月28日

初次霜冻10月8日

生长季163 天

收获40 天

日照全日照

When to Plant Thai Basil in Zone 6a

Start Seeds Indoors: 3月17日

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors around 3月17日 (6 周(最后霜冻前)). Optimal germination temperature: 80F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 5月12日

Transplant Thai Basil seedlings outdoors after 5月12日. Wait until soil temperature reaches 60F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm 间距). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 6月11日

First harvest approximately 6月11日 (~30 天 from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (10月8日).

Thai Basil 其他区域

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