Basil - Zone 8b

📖 About

A frost tender low-growing herb. Basil is a culinary herb prominently featured in Italian cuisine, and also plays a major role in the Southeast Asian cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The plant tastes somewhat like anise, with a strong, pungent sweet smell. There are many varieties including Thai, purple ruffles, and lemon.

📐 Growing Information

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Harvest Time

in 10-12 weeks. Pick before flowering. Compatible with (can grow beside): Tomato A frost tender low-growing herb. Basil

📅 Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)

Jan

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Feb

🪴

Mar

🌿

Apr

–

May

–

Jun

–

Jul

–

Aug

🪴

Sep

🪴

Oct

🪴

Nov

🪴

Dec

🪴

Active month Not recommended

🗓️ Monthly Actions

January 🪴 Start in Trays Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings

February 🪴 Start in Trays Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings

March 🌿 Transplant Plant out (transplant) seedlings

August 🪴 Start in Trays Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks

September 🪴 Start in Trays Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings

October 🪴 Start in Trays Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings

November 🪴 Start in Trays Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings

December 🪴 Start in Trays Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings

🤝 Companion Planting

✅ Grows Well With

with (can grow beside): Tomato A frost tender low-growing herb