When to plant sweet alyssum in Maitland
- Sow in trays: early Jan to late AprMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: mid Feb to early JunMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to early JunMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to early JunMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to early SepMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: late Jul to mid OctMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to mid OctMaitland area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to mid OctMaitland area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Maitland. 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.