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When to plant basil in zone 6b

In USDA zone 6b, plant basil around May 10, after the representative last frost near Apr 30. Start seeds indoors around Mar 26.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 6b. 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 Columbus, OH

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsMarch 26, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsMay 10, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct SowMay 10, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Columbus, OH · Zone 6b Basil May 10 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 30 Cleveland, OH · Zone 6b Basil May 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Indianapolis, IN · Zone 6b Basil May 5 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 25 Detroit, MI · Zone 6b Basil May 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Kansas City, MO · Zone 6b Basil Apr 25 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 15