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Thai Sweet Basil · Basil

Zone 3b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Thai Sweet Basil to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 14th
Last FrostMay 19th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJul 7th
Harvest BeginsSep 5th
Harvest EndsSep 21st

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: Warm soil and steady moisture are key—thin to the strongest seedlings and pinch tips early to encourage a bushy, harvest-ready plant.