When to plant basil in zone 5

Basil in USDA zone 5

Average zone 5 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 30, first fall frost ≈ Oct 10 (163 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Very frost-tender: transplant 1-2 weeks after the last frost.

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• Zone 5 planting calendar