When to plant sweet alyssum in Bega
- Sow in trays: mid Aug to late FebBega area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Sep to early AprBega area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in the ground: late Sep to early AprBega area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Sep to early AprBega area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Bega. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A low carpet of tiny honey-scented flowers that feeds hoverflies and tiny parasitic wasps, two of the best aphid and caterpillar hunters. Edge your beds with it, or tuck it between lettuces and brassicas. Flowers most of the year in Adelaide.