When to plant sweet alyssum in Kalumburu
- Sow in trays: early Apr to mid JunKalumburu area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: mid May to mid JulKalumburu area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: mid May to mid JulKalumburu area, tropical savanna
- Sow in the ground: mid Jun to mid JulKalumburu area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Kalumburu. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A low carpet of tiny honey-scented flowers that feeds hoverflies and tiny parasitic wasps, two of the best aphid and caterpillar hunters. Edge your beds with it, or tuck it between lettuces and brassicas. Flowers most of the year in Adelaide.