When to plant Basil in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Basil: start seeds indoors around Feb 24–Mar 10; transplant outdoors around Apr 14–Apr 28. Expect to harvest around Jun 13–Jun 27.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 24 – Mar 10 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Harvest | Jun 13 – Jun 27 |
Tip: Extremely frost-sensitive. Keep indoors until nights are reliably warm, then pinch often.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 7a calendar in the tool →