When to plant basil in Tully
- Sow in trays: mid Feb to early OctTully area, tropical savanna
- Move seedlings out: late Mar to mid NovTully area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: late Mar to mid NovTully area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tully. 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.