When to plant basil in Moonan Brook
- Sow in trays: early Oct to mid DecMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Nov to late JanMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Nov to late JanMoonan Brook area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Moonan Brook. 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.