When to plant basil in Hobart
Basil is frost-tender, so every date keys off Hobart's last spring frost of Oct 11.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Sep 21 – Oct 12
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Nov 29 – Dec 20
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jan 28 – Feb 27
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
60 – 90 d
Hobart's 227-day season leaves this much room.
Basil on Hobart's growing year
Frost-bounded season with crops mapped onto the 12-month axis.
Frost risk Growing Harvest
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
FROST
OCT 11
MAY 15
Common questions
When can I sow basil outdoors in Hobart?
Direct-sow around late November (Nov 29–Dec 20) in Hobart, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When will basil be ready to harvest in Hobart?
Expect to harvest from around late January (Jan 28–Feb 27) in Hobart, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 73%.
When should I start basil seeds indoors in Hobart?
Start seeds indoors around late September (Sep 21–Oct 12) in Hobart, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When can I transplant basil outdoors in Hobart?
Transplant outdoors around late November (Nov 29–Dec 20) in Hobart, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
How long is the growing season in Hobart?
Hobart has roughly 227 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow basil to maturity outdoors.
The rule of thumb
Sow basil 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after it. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Hobart's frost dates.
Confidence 81/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.