When to plant basil in Rookwood
- Move seedlings out: early Jan to mid DecRookwood area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: early Jan to mid DecRookwood area, tropical savanna
- Sow in trays: late Nov to early NovRookwood area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Rookwood. 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.