When to Plant Basil in Breckinridge County, KY
Basil is a fragrant warm-season herb essential to Italian and Thai cuisines. It comes in many varieties including sweet, Thai, purple, and lemon types.
Breckinridge County, Kentucky is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost is November 3, giving you a growing season of approximately 213 days.
At an elevation of 3,500 feet, Breckinridge County receives approximately 50.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 90°F, providing good warmth for Basil during the growing season. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Basil root diseases.
Breckinridge County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Basil Planting Timeline — Breckinridge County, KY
Basil Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 14 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 18 | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Direct Sow | April 11 | Apr 11 – May 2 |
| Harvest | June 13 | Jun 13 – Aug 15 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | — |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
📅 Days to Maturity
50–75 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 6b
📆 Growing Season
213 days in Breckinridge County
Growing Tips for Breckinridge County
Start seeds indoors or direct sow after last frost. Pinch flower buds to extend leaf production. Harvest leaves from the top down, cutting just above a leaf pair.
Companion Planting
Good Companions
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Isolate 150 ft between varieties. Different basil species can cross.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Basil in Breckinridge County, KY?
Breckinridge County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 4. Plan your Basil planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Breckinridge County, KY?
Breckinridge County, Kentucky is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 4 and first fall frost is November 3.
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