Basil planting

grown by jtamhart in Church garden · Belle Plaine, MN

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Done

Sown 2015-05-13
First harvest 2015-08-16 expected
Finished 2015-09-29 expected

No harvest months for this crop at this latitude yet.

Planted

over 11 years ago 2015-05-13

Progress

Done Finished

Degree days

4,357 of about 1,240 needed

Quantity

1 seed

Grown in

partial shade

Rating

not rated

Grown from

Seed

Weather in Belle Plaine, MN New

Daily high and low

Grows at 7–36°Grows best 18–27°

Daily rainfall

Rain: 849 mm
Hottest day: 33.1°C
Coldest night: -29.4°C
Soil temperature: 10.5°C
Days in its best range: 101 of 356
Days: 356

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. The weather is modelled for the area around the garden, not measured in it, and runs a few days behind. The totals, charts and expected weather are our adaptation of that data.

Notes

Herb, Sweet Basil

After seedlings grow 3-4 inches tall, thin so plants are 8 inches apart. Pinch back when plants are 6-8 inches tall.

Harvest: Begin when plants are 12 inches tall. Clip off the tender growing shoots and dry in a cool, airy spot. When leaves are dry, store in an airtight container. Plants can be harvested several times each season. Use in tomato dishes and salads.