When to Plant Basil in Zone 6

Zone 6 Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

Apr 1

6–8 weeks before transplant

Transplant Out

Apr 29

After last frost (Apr 15)

Direct Sow

Apr 29

Directly in garden bed

First Harvest

Jun 25

50–75 days after planting

Season Ends

Aug 19

Before first frost (Oct 15)

Quick Facts

Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 12 inches apart

Planting Depth 0.25 inch

Min Soil Temp 60°F

Germination 5–10 days

Days to Maturity 50–75 days

Frost Tolerance No frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–7.0

Difficulty Easy

Recommended for Zone 6

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Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Tomato Pepper

✗ Avoid Nearby

Sage

Basil Schedule — All Zones

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 3	May 1	May 29	May 29	Jul 25	Sep 12
Zone 4	Apr 26	May 24	May 24	Jul 20	Sep 13
Zone 5	Apr 16	May 14	May 14	Jul 10	Sep 3
Zone 6	Apr 1	Apr 29	Apr 29	Jun 25	Aug 19
Zone 7	Mar 22	Apr 19	Apr 19	Jun 15	Aug 9
Zone 8	Mar 6	Apr 3	Apr 3	May 30	Jul 24
Zone 9	Feb 14	Mar 14	Mar 14	May 10	Jul 4
Zone 10	Jan 27	Feb 24	Feb 24	Apr 22	Jun 16
Zone 11	Jan 1	Jan 29	Jan 29	Mar 27	May 21
Zone 12	—	any	any	year_round	year_round
Zone 13	—	any	any	year_round	year_round

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.