When to plant sweet alyssum in Shepparton
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid FebShepparton area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to mid MarShepparton area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid MarShepparton area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid MarShepparton area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: early Sep to early SepShepparton area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: early Oct to early OctShepparton area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Oct to early OctShepparton area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to early OctShepparton area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Shepparton. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A low carpet of tiny honey-scented flowers that feeds hoverflies and tiny parasitic wasps, two of the best aphid and caterpillar hunters. Edge your beds with it, or tuck it between lettuces and brassicas. Flowers most of the year in Adelaide.