When to plant basil in Kilkenny
- Sow in trays: mid Sep to early JanKilkenny area, Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: late Oct to mid FebKilkenny area, Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: late Oct to mid FebKilkenny area, Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Kilkenny. 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.