When to plant sweet alyssum in Casterton
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late FebCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early AprCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to early AprCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early AprCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in trays: late Aug to late SepCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to late OctCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in the ground: early Oct to late OctCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: early Oct to late OctCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Casterton. 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.