When to plant basil in Kalumburu
- Move seedlings out: early Feb to late AugKalumburu area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to late AugKalumburu area, tropical savanna
- Sow in trays: late Dec 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 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.