When to plant basil in Murchison
- Sow in trays: early Jan to mid FebMurchison area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to early AprMurchison area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to early AprMurchison area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: late Jul to mid SepMurchison area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early Sep to late OctMurchison area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to late OctMurchison area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Murchison. 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.