When to plant basil in Iron Range
- Sow in trays: late Jan to early OctIron Range area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: early Mar to mid NovIron Range area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: early Mar to mid NovIron Range area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Iron Range. 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.