When to plant basil in Stamford
- Move seedlings out: late Jan to mid AprStamford area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Jan to mid AprStamford area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in trays: late Jun to mid AugStamford area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early Aug to early OctStamford area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Aug to early OctStamford area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in trays: early Dec to early MarStamford area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Stamford. 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.