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When to Plant Red Holy Basil in Zone 1b

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Red Holy Basil harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 1b planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 1b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 20th
Last FrostJun 1st
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsJul 20th
Harvest BeginsSep 18th
Harvest EndsAug 1st

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

Recommended Companions

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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.