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Piccolino · Sweet Basil

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Planting Schedule

Add Piccolino to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMay 4th
Last FrostJun 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJul 27th
Harvest BeginsSep 10th
Harvest EndsJul 15th

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 Maturity45
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitBush
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Keep young basil warm and don’t transplant until nights are reliably above ~50°F; pinch tops early to form a bushy dwarf plant.