When to plant basil in Tennant Creek
- Sow in trays: early Jan to late JulTennant Creek area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Feb to early SepTennant Creek area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to early SepTennant Creek area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tennant Creek. 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.