When to plant sweet alyssum in Gilberton
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early JulGilberton area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to mid AugGilberton area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to mid AugGilberton area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: late Apr to mid AugGilberton area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gilberton. 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.