West Virginia · zones 6a–7a
When to plant basil in West Virginia.
Sow or transplant between May 19 to Aug 4 in a typical year, keyed to West Virginia's median last frost around Apr 28. Dates below are state medians; your ZIP code shifts them by days to weeks.
The 2026 windows
Basil dates for a typical West Virginia season.
1 · Start indoors
Apr 7 to Jun 23
About 6 weeks before set-out. Warm spot, real light.
2 · Set out
May 19 to Aug 4
Keyed to the ~Apr 28 last frost. Sow 0.25" deep, 8" apart.
Harvest
~40 days later
~0.5 lb per plant over ~12 weeks.
West Virginia spans more than one climate: Zone 6 is the most common zone, but the state runs 6a to 7a. That's why the planner works from your ZIP code's frost dates, not your zone — mountain and coastal gardens in the same state can be three weeks apart.