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When to Plant Red Holy Basil in Zone 2a

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Crop Dates : 2a

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 13th
Last FrostMay 25th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsJul 13th
Harvest BeginsSep 11th
Harvest EndsAug 29th

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.

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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.