When to plant basil in Moreno Valley
Basil is frost-tender, so every date keys off Moreno Valley's last spring frost of Feb 23.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Feb 15 – Mar 8
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Apr 10 – May 1
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jun 9 – Jul 9
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
60 – 90 d
Moreno Valley's 284-day season leaves this much room.
Basil on Moreno Valley'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
FEB 23
DEC 9
Common questions
When can I sow basil outdoors in Moreno Valley?
Direct-sow around early April (Apr 10–May 1) in Moreno Valley, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will basil be ready to harvest in Moreno Valley?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 9–Jul 9) in Moreno Valley, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start basil seeds indoors in Moreno Valley?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 15–Mar 8) in Moreno Valley, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant basil outdoors in Moreno Valley?
Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 10–May 1) in Moreno Valley, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Moreno Valley?
Moreno Valley has roughly 284 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 Moreno Valley's frost dates.
Confidence 82/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.