When to plant basil in Rhydding
- Sow in trays: early Aug to late JanRhydding area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Sep to mid MarRhydding area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Sep to mid MarRhydding area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Rhydding. 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.