When to plant basil in Eidsvold
- Sow in trays: late Jul to late JanEidsvold area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early Sep to mid MarEidsvold area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to mid MarEidsvold area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Eidsvold. 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.