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Anise Basil · Basil

Zone 3a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Anise Basil to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 3rd
Last FrostMay 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJul 10th
Harvest BeginsSep 8th
Harvest EndsSep 1st

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 Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Start indoors warm and transplant only after nights are reliably warm; Anise/Persian basil quickly suffers in cool weather and will lag.