When to plant basil in Ngukurr
- Sow in trays: early Nov to mid JulNgukurr area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: mid Dec to late AugNgukurr area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: mid Dec to late AugNgukurr area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Ngukurr. 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.