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Mammoth · Basil

Zone 8a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Mammoth to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 4th
Last FrostApr 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 20th
Harvest BeginsJul 14th
Harvest EndsNov 5th

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 Maturity55
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: Grow Mammoth/lettuce-leaf basil in warm conditions and pinch lightly after transplant to encourage a fuller, larger leaf canopy.