When to plant basil in Tumbarumba
- Move seedlings out: early Jan to late JanTumbarumba area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: early Jan to late JanTumbarumba area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: mid Nov to early DecTumbarumba area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tumbarumba. 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.