When to plant basil in Alexandrina
- Sow in trays: late Sep to mid DecAlexandrina area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: early Nov to late JanAlexandrina area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Nov to late JanAlexandrina area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Alexandrina. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A fragrant summer herb that loves Adelaide's heat and pairs with tomatoes in the garden and the kitchen. Sow or plant once nights stay warm, as cold snaps blacken it. Pinch out the flower spikes and tips often to keep plants bushy and leafy.