When to Plant Basil in Zone 1A
USDA Zone
1A
Cities Covered
5
Avg Last Frost
Monday, June 15, 2026
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 1A
Start Seeds Indoors Monday, April 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, June 29, 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
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 12" apart
Cities in Zone 1A
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Growing Basil in USDA Zone 1A
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 1A. This zone includes cities like Allakaket, Beaver, Circle and 2 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 1A is around Monday, June 15, 2026. For best results, start your Basil seeds indoors around Monday, April 20, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Monday, June 29, 2026.
Expect to harvest your Basil approximately 60 days after planting.