When to plant basil in Healesville
- Sow in trays: mid Nov to mid NovHealesville area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Dec to early JanHealesville area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Dec to early JanHealesville area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Healesville. 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.