Direct Sow Athens - 07/28
Basil
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Seed germination treatment details
Basil has a lower germination rate than many seeds. Sow two per block?
Soil block size
3/4" and pot up to 2". If starting really early pot on to 4" or a pot.
Light requirements and depth
Press into soil block and cover with vermiculite. Cover tray with plastic until first seeds germinate.
Seed germination temperature
65-70°F
Heat mat temp
75°F
Transplant Details
8" for succession | 12 - 16" to grow large
Direct Sow Details
Direct seed (recommended): Plant seeds 1/4" deep, 2-3 seeds per inch, in rows 18" apart. Firm the soil over the seeds. Thinning is not necessary, but a final spacing of 4-8" apart produces healthy, full plants.
Current Seed Start & Transplant Dates
Note: Seed starting and transplant dates do not always correlate one to one with dates shown below. Note correct start and expected transplant dates on the tag of the tray for seed germination. Adjust dates with plant tags on a yearly basis if necessary.
| Seed Start to Transplant Days | 42 |
| Days to Maturity after Transplant | 26 |
| Days to Maturity Total | 68 |
| Succession Interval | 42 |
| Number of Plantings per Season | 3 Spring |
| Number of Transplants per Plant Date | 6 ( 3 of each variety ) |
| Square Feet of Bed Space per Plant Date | 6 |
| Linear Feet of Bed Space per Plant Date | 2 |
| Spring Expected Harvest Date Range | 06/15 to 11/01 |
All Seed Start Athens Dates
- Seed Start Athens - 02/03 (4 )
- Seed Start Athens - 02/10 (2 )
- Seed Start Athens - 02/24 (1 )
- Seed Start Athens - 03/03 (7 )
- Seed Start Athens - 03/24 (2 )
- Seed Start Athens - 04/07 (3 )
- Seed Start Athens - 04/21 (1 )
- Seed Start Athens - 05/19 (1 )
- Seed Start Athens - 08/25 (6 )
- Seed Start Athens - 09/08 (2 )
- Seed Start Athens - 09/15 (4 )
- Seed Start Athens - 09/22 (2 )
- Seed Start Athens - 10/06 (6 )
- Seed Start Athens - 10/20 (2 )
- Seed Start Athens - 11/03 (2 )
- Seed Start Athens - 11/17 (2 )
- Seed Start Athens - 12/01 (2 )
All Transplant Athens Dates
- Transplant Athens - 03/03 (6 )
- Transplant Athens - 03/24 (2 )
- Transplant Athens - 03/31 (4 )
- Transplant Athens - 04/07 (3 )
- Transplant Athens - 04/14 (1 )
- Transplant Athens - 04/28 (2 )
- Transplant Athens - 05/19 (1 )
- Transplant Athens - 06/02 (1 )
- Transplant Athens - 06/30 (1 )
- Transplant Athens - 09/15 (2 )
- Transplant Athens - 09/22 (4 )
- Transplant Athens - 09/29 (2 )
- Transplant Athens - 10/13 (6 )
- Transplant Athens - 10/27 (2 )
- Transplant Athens - 11/03 (4 )
- Transplant Athens - 11/10 (2 )
- Transplant Athens - 11/24 (2 )
- Transplant Athens - 12/08 (2 )
- Transplant Athens - 12/22 (2 )
All Seed Start Franklin Dates
- Seed Start Franklin - 02/03 (2 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 02/10 (4 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 02/17 (2 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 03/10 (6 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 03/31 (4 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 04/28 (1 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 05/19 (1 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 06/02 (1 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 07/21 (4 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 08/11 (2 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 08/25 (6 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 09/08 (2 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 09/22 (6 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 10/06 (2 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 10/20 (2 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 11/03 (2 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 11/17 (2 )
- Seed Start Franklin - 12/01 (2 )
All Transplant Franklin Dates
- Transplant Franklin - 03/10 (6 )
- Transplant Franklin - 03/31 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin - 04/07 (4 )
- Transplant Franklin - 04/21 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin - 05/05 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin - 05/12 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin - 06/09 (1 )
- Transplant Franklin - 06/30 (1 )
- Transplant Franklin - 07/14 (1 )
- Transplant Franklin - 08/18 (4 )
- Transplant Franklin - 09/01 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin - 09/15 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin - 09/22 (4 )
- Transplant Franklin - 09/29 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin – 10/13 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin – 10/20 (4 )
- Transplant Franklin – 10/27 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin – 11/10 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin – 11/24 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin – 12/08 (2 )
- Transplant Franklin – 12/22 (2 )
Direct Sow Dates
- Direct Sow Athens - 04/14
- Direct Sow Athens - 05/05
- Direct Sow Athens - 05/26
- Direct Sow Athens - 06/16
- Direct Sow Athens - 07/07
- Direct Sow Athens - 07/28
- Direct Sow Franklin - 05/12
- Direct Sow Franklin - 06/02
- Direct Sow Franklin - 06/23
- Direct Sow Franklin - 07/14
Direct Sow Details: Direct seed (recommended): Plant seeds 1/4" deep, 2-3 seeds per inch, in rows 18" apart. Firm the soil over the seeds. Thinning is not necessary, but a final spacing of 4-8" apart produces healthy, full plants.