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When to plant basil in zone 7b

In USDA zone 7b, plant basil around Apr 20, after the representative last frost near Apr 10. Start seeds indoors around Mar 6.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 7b. 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 Nashville, TN

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsMarch 6, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsApril 20, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct SowApril 20, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
New York, NY · Zone 7b Basil Apr 18 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 8 Philadelphia, PA · Zone 7b Basil Apr 20 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 10 Washington, DC · Zone 7b Basil Apr 25 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 15 Baltimore, MD · Zone 7b Basil Apr 25 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 15 Nashville, TN · Zone 7b Basil Apr 20 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 10 Oklahoma City, OK · Zone 7b Basil Apr 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 5 Tulsa, OK · Zone 7b Basil Apr 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 5 Albuquerque, NM · Zone 7b Basil Apr 25 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 15