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Lime Basil · Basil

Zone 10b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Lime Basil to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsNov 20th
Last FrostJan 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsFeb 12th
Harvest BeginsMar 19th
Harvest EndsDec 31st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity35
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Grow lime basil as a warm-season transplant—don’t move it out until nights are reliably warm (or it will stall), then pinch early growth to encourage bushiness.