When to plant basil in Nickol
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to mid AugNickol area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to early OctNickol area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to early OctNickol area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Nickol. 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.