When to plant basil in Cessnock
- Sow in trays: early Sep to early JanCessnock area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Oct to mid FebCessnock area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Oct to mid FebCessnock area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Cessnock. 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.