When to plant basil in Long Beach
Basil is frost-tender, so every date keys off Long Beach's last spring frost.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Mar 20 – Apr 10
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
May 19 – Jun 18
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
60 – 90 d
From sowing to first pick.
Common questions
When can I sow basil outdoors in Long Beach?
Direct-sow around mid March (Mar 20–Apr 10) in Long Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will basil be ready to harvest in Long Beach?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 19–Jun 18) in Long Beach, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
How long is the growing season in Long Beach?
Long Beach has roughly 365 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 Long Beach's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.