When to plant basil in Ampilatwatja
- Move seedlings out: late Jan to mid MarAmpilatwatja area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Jan to mid MarAmpilatwatja area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to mid SepAmpilatwatja area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to late OctAmpilatwatja area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to late OctAmpilatwatja area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: early Dec to early FebAmpilatwatja area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Ampilatwatja. 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.