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