When to plant basil in Murray Downs
- Sow in trays: early Sep to early JanMurray Downs area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Oct to mid FebMurray Downs area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Oct to mid FebMurray Downs area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Murray Downs. 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.