When to plant basil in Howitt
- Move seedlings out: late Jan to early SepHowitt area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: late Jan to early SepHowitt area, tropical savanna
- Sow in trays: early Dec to late JulHowitt area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Howitt. 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.