Basil in Winter (NY): Dies at Frost – Start Fresh in Spring

Basil dies at first frost. Indoor overwintering requires 16h light, 70°F+, south/east window – difficult.

Best Practice

• Let outdoor plant die.
• Spring: start seeds when nights 70°F+.
• Sterile soil, heat mat, press seeds in, light cover.

If Trying Indoors

South sliding glass door, grow light 16h, 70°F+, sparse water, no fertilizer. Low success.

Annual nature = start fresh each year.