When to plant basil in Bowhill
- Sow in trays: late Sep to late DecBowhill area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early Nov to early FebBowhill area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Nov to early FebBowhill area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Bowhill. 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.