When to plant basil in Townsville
- Move seedlings out: mid Jan to mid DecTownsville area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: mid Jan to mid DecTownsville area, tropical savanna
- Sow in trays: early Dec to early NovTownsville area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Townsville. 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.