When to plant basil in Mount Templeton
- Sow in trays: mid Sep to early JanMount Templeton area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Oct to mid FebMount Templeton area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Oct to mid FebMount Templeton area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mount Templeton. 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.