When to plant basil in Padthaway
- Sow in trays: late Oct to early DecPadthaway area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: early Dec to late JanPadthaway area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Dec to late JanPadthaway area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Padthaway. 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.