When to plant basil in Gunderbooka
- Sow in trays: mid Aug to late JanGunderbooka area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Sep to early MarGunderbooka area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Sep to early MarGunderbooka area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Gunderbooka. 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.