When to plant basil in Mungeranie
- Sow in trays: early Jan to late JanMungeranie area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to mid MarMungeranie area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to mid MarMungeranie area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to early SepMungeranie area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to late OctMungeranie area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to late OctMungeranie area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mungeranie. 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.