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When to Plant Basil in Rampart, Alaska (99767)

Location

Rampart, Alaska

ZIP Code

99767

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Basil seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Ocimum basilicum
Days to Maturity 60 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 12"
Type Bush
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (keep moist)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

🤝 Good Companions

TomatoPepperOreganoAsparagus

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

RueSage

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Growing Basil in Zone 1b

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Rampart, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Basil seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, June 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.