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Pistou · Basil

Zone 3a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Pistou to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMay 1st
Last FrostMay 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 26th
Harvest BeginsAug 15th
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 Maturity50
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: Because pistou is grown as a fresh, small-leaf vegetable crop and is not reliably transplant-friendly, sow directly where it will grow for best texture and uniformity.