When to plant basil in Port Elliot
- Sow in trays: early Oct to mid DecPort Elliot area, cool Mediterranean
- Move seedlings out: mid Nov to late JanPort Elliot area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Nov to late JanPort Elliot area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Port Elliot. 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.