When to plant basil in Ararat
- Sow in trays: late Oct to early DecArarat area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: early Dec to mid JanArarat area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Dec to mid JanArarat area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Ararat. 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.