Can You Grow Basil in Oregon?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Basil thrives here — it loves the summer heat your zone provides.
Plant zones
Oregon last frost
Oregon first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Basils in Oregon
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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.
Gardening in Oregon
Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Basil in Oregon?
Basil thrives here — it loves the summer heat your zone provides.
What zone is Oregon?
Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Basils in Oregon?
Plant Basils around late January (start indoors Jan 2), harvest Mar 1 – Mar 31.