When to plant basil in Mount Sarah
- Sow in trays: early Jan to late JanMount Sarah area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to mid MarMount Sarah area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to mid MarMount Sarah area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to late SepMount Sarah area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to early NovMount Sarah area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to early NovMount Sarah area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mount Sarah. 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.