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Can You Grow Basil in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

Basil needs warm temperatures and struggles outdoors in zones with short cool summers.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Basils in Yukon

Start indoors

May 18

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Jul 15 – Aug 14

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Basil in Yukon?

Basil needs warm temperatures and struggles outdoors in zones with short cool summers.

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Basils in Yukon?

Plant Basils around mid-June (start indoors May 18), harvest Jul 15 – Aug 14.