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Is it too risky to plant basil plants that have been hardened off without checking soil temp this month? I am in 80304 zip code
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Asked May 24, 2021, 12:23 PM EDT
Is it too risky to plant basil plants that have been hardened off without checking soil temp this month? I am in 80304 zip code
Boulder County Colorado
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Hello Pamela,
It's always best to check the soil temperature before planting. Basil is in the category of VeryTender/Warm Season crops.
Here is a link to the CSU Gardennotes : Vegetable Planting Guide
Without taking the soil temperature, there are a few guidelines. The air temperature (Day and Night) should be above 60F. Temperatures lower than 55F may stunt the plants. Is the planting area in full sun? (will warm the soil quicker). Normally one should wait 2+ weeks after last spring frost date.
Happy Gardening,
CO Master Gardener Team
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soil temp for planting basil
Is it too risky to plant basil plants that have been hardened off without checking soil temp this month? I am in 80304 zip code
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Submitted: 05/24/2021 12:23 PM
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Thank You for such a quick response. I did look at the CSU garden notes link that you sent me, but basil was not on their list.
Next year I will get a thermometer before plant them. My basil and peppers just went in the ground yesterday…Ooops! Evening temps around 60, but not sure if it dropped after 9pm?
Thanks again!
Pamela Lippe
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Boulder, CO
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