When to plant basil in Chilla Well
- Sow in trays: early Jan to mid FebChilla Well area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to late MarChilla Well area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to late MarChilla Well area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to mid AugChilla Well area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to early OctChilla Well area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to early OctChilla Well area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Chilla Well. 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.