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Can You Grow Basil in Prince Edward Island?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5

Grows well here

Basil thrives here — it loves the summer heat your zone provides.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Prince Edward Island last frost

mid-April

Prince Edward Island first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Basils in Prince Edward Island

Start indoors

Mar 18

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

May 15 – Jun 14

Dates are approximate, based on Prince Edward Island's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Basil

Basil is the quintessential summer herb — heat-loving fast-growing and endlessly productive when harvested regularly.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Pinch flower buds to keep the plant producing leaves. Never let it set seed. Water at the base — wet leaves cause disease. Loves heat.

Full basil growing guide →

Gardening in Prince Edward Island

PEI has a maritime climate with mild summers and cold winters. Most of the island is Zone 5a-5b. Famous for its potatoes — the red soil and maritime moisture create ideal conditions.