When to plant basil in Tumut
- Sow in trays: early Oct to mid DecTumut area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Nov to late JanTumut area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Nov to late JanTumut area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tumut. 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.