When to plant basil in Barcaldine
- Sow in trays: early Jul to late FebBarcaldine area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to early AprBarcaldine area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to early AprBarcaldine area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Barcaldine. 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.