When to plant basil in Goomeri
- Sow in trays: late Jul to late JanGoomeri area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Sep to mid MarGoomeri area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to mid MarGoomeri area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Goomeri. 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.