When to plant basil in Mueller Ranges
- Sow in trays: early Jan to early JulMueller Ranges area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to mid AugMueller Ranges area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to mid AugMueller Ranges area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mueller Ranges. 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.