When to plant basil in Noccundra
- Sow in trays: early Jan to early FebNoccundra area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to mid MarNoccundra area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to mid MarNoccundra area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to early SepNoccundra area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to late OctNoccundra area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to late OctNoccundra area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Noccundra. 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.