When to plant basil in Paraburdoo
- Sow in trays: late Jan to late FebParaburdoo area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early Mar to early AprParaburdoo area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early Mar to early AprParaburdoo area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: late Jun to late AugParaburdoo area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early Aug to early OctParaburdoo area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early Aug to early OctParaburdoo area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Paraburdoo. 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.