How to grow American Basil
Ocimum americanum
How long does American basil take to grow?
These estimates for how long American basil takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
- Days to Germination How long does it take American basil to germinate?
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10 days
Average 10 days
| Min 5 days
| Max 24 days (10)
- Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out American basil?
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+ 10 days
Average 10 days
| Min days
| Max days (0)
- Days to Maturity How long until American basil is ready for harvest / bloom?
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+ 42 days
Average 42 days
| Min 4 days
| Max 118 days (3)
- Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow American basil?
- = 62 days
Our when to plant American basil estimates are relative to your last frost date.
- When to sow The number of days to sow American basil before or after your last frost date.
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42 days before Last Frost Date
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