When to plant basil in Broome
- Move seedlings out: early Jan to late SepBroome area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Jan to late SepBroome area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in trays: late Nov to mid AugBroome area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Broome. 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.