When to plant basil in Port Augusta
- Sow in trays: mid Aug to mid JanPort Augusta area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early Oct to late FebPort Augusta area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to late FebPort Augusta area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Port Augusta. 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.