When to plant basil in Ipswich
- Sow in trays: early Aug to late JanIpswich area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Sep to mid MarIpswich area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Sep to mid MarIpswich area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Ipswich. 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.