Pistou · Basil
Planting Schedule
Add Pistou to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Apr 29th |
| Last Frost | May 13th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jun 24th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 13th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 27th |
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.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 50 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| 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.