When to plant basil in Chain Of Ponds
- Sow in trays: early Oct to early DecChain Of Ponds area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Nov to late JanChain Of Ponds area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Nov to late JanChain Of Ponds area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Chain Of Ponds. 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.