When to plant basil in Katherine
- Sow in trays: early Jan to mid JulKatherine area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to late AugKatherine area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to late AugKatherine area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Katherine. 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.