When to plant basil in Monkey Mia
- Sow in trays: early Jul to early MarMonkey Mia area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to mid AprMonkey Mia area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to mid AprMonkey Mia area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Monkey Mia. 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.