When to plant sweet alyssum in East Arnhem
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to late JulEast Arnhem area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to late AugEast Arnhem area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to late AugEast Arnhem area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for East Arnhem. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A low carpet of tiny honey-scented flowers that feeds hoverflies and tiny parasitic wasps, two of the best aphid and caterpillar hunters. Edge your beds with it, or tuck it between lettuces and brassicas. Flowers most of the year in Adelaide.