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Can You Grow Basil in Georgia?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Basils in Georgia

Start indoors

Jan 18

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Mar 17 – Apr 16

Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Basil in Georgia?

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

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Basils in Georgia?

Plant Basils around mid-February (start indoors Jan 18), harvest Mar 17 – Apr 16.