Basil
How far apart to plant basil, how many fit your bed, when to plant them and how many you need.
- In the row
- 12 to 24 in
- Between rows
- 18 to 36 in
- Per square foot
- 4
- Planting depth
- 0.125 to 0.25 in
- Start indoors
- 4 to 6 weeks before last frost
- Plant out
- 0 weeks after last frost
- Sow outdoors
- 0 weeks after last frost
- Plants per person
- 5 to 10 fresh
How many fit a raised bed
| Bed | At 12 in spacing | Square foot method |
|---|---|---|
| 4 x 4 ft | 16 | 64 |
| 4 x 8 ft | 32 | 128 |
| 3 x 6 ft | 18 | 72 |
Square grid with half the spacing kept clear at the bed edges.
Thin seedlings to 3 to 4 inches first, then keep thinning until plants stand 12 inches apart; large Genovese types want 2 ft.
Set transplants out only once nights stay above 50 °F; basil does not tolerate chilly weather.
Basil calculators
Sources
- How to Grow Basil in Your Garden, Utah State University Extension
- Growing Basil in a Home Garden, University of Maryland Extension
- Basil (HGIC 1327), Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center
- Vegetable Planting Guide (production data per 100 ft row and bed), Center for Environmental Farming Systems, NC State University
- How To: Square Foot Garden, UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Tulare-Kings Counties