When to plant basil in Stonehenge
- Sow in trays: early Jan to mid FebStonehenge area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to early AprStonehenge area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to early AprStonehenge area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: early Jul to late AugStonehenge area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to early OctStonehenge area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to early OctStonehenge area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Stonehenge. 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.