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When to plant basil in zone 12b

In USDA zone 12b, plant basil around Jan 11, after the representative last frost near Jan 1. Start seeds indoors around Nov 27.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 12b. Your exact city can move earlier or later, so use the ZIP lookup for the frost-station-specific answer.

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Seed starting schedule

Basil dates for Honolulu, HI

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsNovember 27, 2025Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsJanuary 11, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct SowJanuary 11, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Honolulu, HI · Zone 12b Basil Jan 11 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Jan 1