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Mrs. Burns' Lemon Basil · Basil

Zone 7a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Mrs. Burns' Lemon Basil to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 23rd
Last FrostApr 20th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 15th
Harvest BeginsAug 14th
Harvest EndsOct 20th

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: Start indoors for stronger plants, then wait until nights stay warm and harden off fully to prevent basil from stalling in cool weather.