When to plant basil in Overland Park
Basil is frost-tender, so every date keys off Overland Park's last spring frost of Apr 8.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Mar 14 – Apr 4
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
May 14 – Jun 4
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jul 13 – Aug 12
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
60 – 90 d
Overland Park's 200-day season leaves this much room.
Basil on Overland Park'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
APR 8
OCT 27
Common questions
When can I sow basil outdoors in Overland Park?
Direct-sow around mid May (May 14–Jun 4) in Overland Park, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
When will basil be ready to harvest in Overland Park?
Expect to harvest from around mid July (Jul 13–Aug 12) in Overland Park, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start basil seeds indoors in Overland Park?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 14–Apr 4) in Overland Park, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant basil outdoors in Overland Park?
Transplant outdoors around mid May (May 14–Jun 4) in Overland Park, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Overland Park?
Overland Park has roughly 200 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 Overland Park's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.