When to plant chilli in Tabulam
- Sow in trays: late Jul to mid DecTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: early Aug to early DecTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Sep to mid FebTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Sep to mid FebTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Oct to late JanTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to late JanTabulam area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tabulam. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A warm-season crop that loves Adelaide's hot summers and keeps fruiting into autumn. Many types grow happily in pots and can be kept for two or three years in a sheltered spot. Raise or buy seedlings and plant once nights are warm; chillies sulk in cold soil.