When to plant basil in Amata
- Sow in trays: mid Aug to late JanAmata area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Sep to early MarAmata area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Sep to early MarAmata area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Amata. 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.