When to plant basil in Mareeba
- Move seedlings out: late Jan to mid MayMareeba area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Jan to mid MayMareeba area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to early NovMareeba area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to mid DecMareeba area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to mid DecMareeba area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: mid Dec to early AprMareeba area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mareeba. 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.