When to plant basil in Kaltjiti
- Sow in trays: early Aug to late JanKaltjiti area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Sep to early MarKaltjiti area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Sep to early MarKaltjiti area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Kaltjiti. 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.