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When to Plant Pesto Perpetuo in Zone 5a

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Crop Dates : 5a

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~40 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 27th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsJun 26th
Harvest BeginsAug 5th
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~40 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.

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Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~40 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.