When to plant basil in Mulgaria
- Sow in trays: late Jul to late JanMulgaria area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early Sep to early MarMulgaria area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to early MarMulgaria area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mulgaria. 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.