When to Plant Basil

78%
sure
WAIT
Basil - Sow outside

Do not sow yet

Forecast lows are close to the crop cold threshold.

78% local confidence

Field readings
Night17.3 C lows
Soil10 C minimum
Rain0 mm over snapshot
Wind34.6 C daytime highs
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Best window
After risk clears -> next window
Avoid
Today -> May 14, 2026
Night
17.3 C
Forecast lows are close to the crop cold threshold.
Heat
34.6 C
Forecast highs may reach the crop heat threshold.
Rain
0 mm
Rainfall is part of this local sowing verdict.
Crop fit
10 C minimum
Average air temperature is comfortably above the crop base temperature.
Forecast strip

Planting window

From
After risk clears
First possible planting day
14
days min
Minimum season needed for basil to yield
Up to
next window
Last strong planting day
Estimated first yield
15 Jan 2026
Based on planting 1 Jan 2026 plus 14 minimum days for basil.
Do this next
  1. 1Wait for the main risk to clear before sowing outside.
  2. 2Check overnight lows first if seedlings or warm-season crops are involved.
  3. 3Use this verdict as a field decision, not as a fixed calendar date.
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