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