When to plant basil in Cockatoo Valley
- Sow in trays: late Sep to mid DecCockatoo Valley area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: early Nov to late JanCockatoo Valley area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Nov to late JanCockatoo Valley area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Cockatoo Valley. 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.