When to plant basil in Tanami
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid MarTanami area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to late AprTanami area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to late AprTanami area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: mid May to mid JulTanami area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Jun to late AugTanami area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Jun to late AugTanami area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tanami. 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.