Question 1

When should I plant basil in ZIP 95113?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 95113, the main basil target is around Feb 25, based on the representative San Jose frost station and USDA zone 9b.

Question 2

When should I start basil seeds indoors in 95113?

Accepted Answer

Start basil seeds indoors in ZIP 95113 around Jan 11, about 35 days before the Feb 15 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in San Jose?

Accepted Answer

San Jose (ZIP 95113) has an average last spring frost around Feb 15, based on the representative San Jose frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in San Jose?

Accepted Answer

San Jose (ZIP 95113) has an average first fall frost around Dec 1, leaving about 289 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	January 11, 2026	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	February 25, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct Sow	February 25, 2026	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Start basil seeds indoors around Jan 11

Basil dates for San Jose, CA