When to plant basil in Telfer
- Sow in trays: early Feb to late FebTelfer area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early AprTelfer area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early AprTelfer area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: late Jun to late JulTelfer area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: early Aug to early SepTelfer area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: early Aug to early SepTelfer area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Telfer. 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.