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Window Box · Basil

Zone 8a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Window Box to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 18th
Last FrostApr 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 20th
Harvest BeginsJul 9th
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 Maturity50
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitBush
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: Treat “Window Box” as a compact container vegetable and sow once outdoor conditions are safe, keeping the medium evenly moist until seedlings establish.