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Can You Grow Basil in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Basils in Arkansas

Start indoors

Feb 7

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

Apr 6 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Arkansas'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.

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Gardening in Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.