When to plant basil in Gladstone
- Sow in trays: late Jun to mid MarGladstone area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Aug to late AprGladstone area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Aug to late AprGladstone area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gladstone. 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.