When to plant Basil in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, Basil: start seeds indoors around Apr 24–May 8; transplant outdoors around Jun 12–Jun 26. Expect to harvest around Aug 11–Aug 25.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 12 – Jun 26 |
| Harvest | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
Tip: Extremely frost-sensitive. Keep indoors until nights are reliably warm, then pinch often.
Zone 2a averages a last spring frost around Jun 5 and a first fall frost around Aug 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 2a calendar in the tool →