Question 1

When should I plant basil in ZIP 87102?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 87102, the main basil target is around Apr 25, based on the representative Albuquerque frost station and USDA zone 7b.

Question 2

When should I start basil seeds indoors in 87102?

Accepted Answer

Start basil seeds indoors in ZIP 87102 around Mar 11, about 35 days before the Apr 15 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in Albuquerque?

Accepted Answer

Albuquerque (ZIP 87102) has an average last spring frost around Apr 15, based on the representative Albuquerque frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in Albuquerque?

Accepted Answer

Albuquerque (ZIP 87102) has an average first fall frost around Oct 20, leaving about 188 frost-free days.

Question 5

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

Accepted Answer

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

Step	Date	How to use it
Start Indoors	March 11, 2026	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	April 25, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct Sow	April 25, 2026	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Start basil seeds indoors around Mar 11

Basil dates for Albuquerque, NM