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Can You Grow Basil in Maryland?

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

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

30–60 days

When to plant Basils in Maryland

Start indoors

Feb 7

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

Apr 6 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.