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When to Plant Red Holy Basil in Zone 8a

Family: Lamiaceae Herb
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Red Holy Basil harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 8a planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 8a

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 18th
Last FrostApr 1st
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 20th
Harvest BeginsJul 19th
Harvest EndsNov 5th

Garden Alerts

This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~60 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 (~60 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.