When to plant basil in zone 6
In USDA zone 6, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 5 and Apr 30. Start basil indoors around Mar 5 to Apr 4. Plant them out around May 17 to Jun 10. Expect to harvest around Jun 22 to Oct 15.
Zone 6 dates for basil
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 5 to Apr 4 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | May 17 to Jun 10 |
| Harvest | Jun 22 to Oct 15 |
| Typical last spring frost | Apr 5 to Apr 30 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Oct 15 |
USDA zones measure winter cold, not frost dates, so these are typical dates for the zone. Towns in the same zone can be weeks apart.
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