When to Sow Basil?
Basil is a popular garden vegetable grown across temperate climates. Below are the exact sowing dates from our plant database — click the button to see personalised dates in the interactive planner.
Sowing dates – 🌿 Basil
| Sowing dates | Basil |
|---|---|
| Indoor sowing | Mar–May |
| Transplanting | May–Jun |
| Direct sowing | May–Jun |
| Harvest period | Jun–Sep |
| Days to harvest | 60 |
Plan your Basil in the app
Gardener Planner lets you match sowing dates to your climate zone, track progress and plan crop rotation across your whole garden.
Open Gardener Planner →Frequently asked questions
When to sow Basil indoors?
Sow Basil indoors from Mar–May. Seedlings are ready to transplant after about 6–8 weeks.
When to transplant Basil?
Transplant Basil outdoors from May–Jun, after the last frost.
When to harvest Basil?
Harvest Basil from Jun–Sep (approx. 60 days from transplanting/germination).