When to plant Basil in Zone 7b
In Zone 7b, Basil: start seeds indoors around Feb 18–Mar 4; transplant outdoors around Apr 8–Apr 22. Expect to harvest around Jun 7–Jun 21.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Harvest | Jun 7 – Jun 21 |
Tip: Extremely frost-sensitive. Keep indoors until nights are reliably warm, then pinch often.
Zone 7b averages a last spring frost around Apr 1 and a first fall frost around Nov 10. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 7b calendar in the tool →