When to Plant Basil in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10, start seeds indoors around December 19, transplant or plant outdoors February 13 to April 19, and expect your first harvest around April 19.
Basil planting calendar for USDA Zone 10
Start seeds indoors
Dec 19
Transplant outdoors
Feb 13
Projected first harvest
Apr 19
Most basil mature in about 60 to 75 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 10a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 10 means for basil
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 10 gives you roughly 334 frost-free days, and basil need about 60 to 75 days depending on the variety to mature.
Varieties to grow
7 varieties of basil in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with basil
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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