When to plant basil in Exmouth Gulf
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid SepExmouth Gulf area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late OctExmouth Gulf area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late OctExmouth Gulf area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Exmouth Gulf. 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.