Growing basil in zone 9b

In USDA zone 9b, the typical last spring frost is February 1 and the first fall frost is December 9. Here is when to plant basil against those dates.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for basil from University of Minnesota Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.