When to plant basil in zone 9b
In zone 9b, the last spring frost usually comes around Feb 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 10. Here is when to plant basil.
Start seeds indoorsJan 4
Plant in the bedMar 1
Start pickingApr 30
Your basil calendar for zone 9b
- Jan 4: Start basil seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Mar 1: Plant basil in the bed
- Apr 30: Start picking basil
Pinch off flower buds so it keeps making leaves. Grows well next to tomatoes.
Spacing in a raised bed: 4 plants per square foot. In hot zones, plants may stop producing in the hottest weeks of summer and pick up again in early fall.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 9b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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