When to Plant Holy Basil in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7, start seeds indoors around March 4, transplant or plant outdoors April 29 to July 13, and expect your first harvest around July 13.
Holy Basil planting calendar for USDA Zone 7
Start seeds indoors
Mar 4
Transplant outdoors
Apr 29
Projected first harvest
Jul 13
Holy Basil is ready to harvest in about 75 days. Dates use USDA zone 7a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 7 means for holy basil
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 7 gives you roughly 188 frost-free days, and holy basil need about 75 days to mature.
Varieties to grow
1 variety of holy basil in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with holy basil
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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