Cardinal · Basil
Planting Schedule
Add Cardinal to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Apr 17th |
| Last Frost | May 8th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jun 26th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 10th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 30th |
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 | 45 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Surface |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: Start Cardinal basil indoors for sturdy transplants, then wait to transplant until nights are reliably warm so the flowers and foliage can develop fully.