When to plant basil in Mount Barker Summit
- Sow in trays: early Oct to early DecMount Barker Summit area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Nov to late JanMount Barker Summit area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Nov to late JanMount Barker Summit area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mount Barker Summit. 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.