When to Plant African Blue Basil in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around March 4, transplant or plant outdoors April 29 to June 28, and expect your first harvest around June 28. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
African Blue Basil planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Start seeds indoors
Mar 4
Transplant outdoors
Apr 29
Projected first harvest
Jun 28
African Blue Basil is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
African Blue Basil planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Start seeds indoors
Feb 27
Transplant outdoors
Apr 24
Projected first harvest
Jun 23
African Blue Basil is ready to harvest in about 60 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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