When to plant basil in Malpas-Trenton
- Move seedlings out: late Jan to early SepMalpas-Trenton area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Jan to early SepMalpas-Trenton area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in trays: early Dec to late JulMalpas-Trenton area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Malpas-Trenton. 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.