When to plant basil in Fort Worth
Basil is frost-tender, so every date keys off Fort Worth's last spring frost of Mar 9.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Feb 23 – Mar 16
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Apr 6 – Apr 27
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jun 5 – Jul 5
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
60 – 90 d
Fort Worth's 253-day season leaves this much room.
Basil on Fort Worth'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
FROST
MAR 9
NOV 23
Common questions
When can I sow basil outdoors in Fort Worth?
Direct-sow around early April (Apr 6–Apr 27) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
When will basil be ready to harvest in Fort Worth?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 5–Jul 5) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start basil seeds indoors in Fort Worth?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 23–Mar 16) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant basil outdoors in Fort Worth?
Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 6–Apr 27) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
How long is the growing season in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth has roughly 253 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 Fort Worth's frost dates.
Confidence 87/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.