When to plant basil in Kimba
- Sow in trays: early Sep to early JanKimba area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Oct to mid FebKimba area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Oct to mid FebKimba area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Kimba. 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.