When to plant basil in Palmer
- Move seedlings out: late Jan to early DecPalmer area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: late Jan to early DecPalmer area, tropical savanna
- Sow in trays: late Sep to mid DecPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: early Nov to late JanPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Nov to late JanPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
- Sow in trays: mid Dec to late OctPalmer area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Palmer. 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.