When to plant basil in Colorado Springs
Common questions
When can I sow basil outdoors in Colorado Springs?
Direct-sow around early June (Jun 9–Jun 30) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will basil be ready to harvest in Colorado Springs?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 8–Sep 7) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start basil seeds indoors in Colorado Springs?
Start seeds indoors around mid April (Apr 15–May 6) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant basil outdoors in Colorado Springs?
Transplant outdoors around early June (Jun 9–Jun 30) in Colorado Springs, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
How long is the growing season in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has roughly 153 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow basil to maturity outdoors.
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 Colorado Springs's frost dates.