When to plant basil in Cherry Gardens
- Sow in trays: mid Oct to early DecCherry Gardens area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: late Nov to late JanCherry Gardens area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: late Nov to late JanCherry Gardens area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Cherry Gardens. 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.