When to plant basil in zone 8
In USDA zone 8, the last spring frost usually falls between Feb 25 and Mar 25. Start basil indoors around Jan 26 to Feb 25. Plant them out around Apr 9 to May 3. Expect to harvest around May 15 to Sep 14.
Zone 8 dates for basil
| Start seeds indoors | Jan 26 to Feb 25 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | Apr 9 to May 3 |
| Harvest | May 15 to Sep 14 |
| Typical last spring frost | Feb 25 to Mar 25 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Nov 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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