When to plant basil in Willows
- Sow in trays: mid Jul to mid FebWillows area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Aug to late MarWillows area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to late MarWillows area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Willows. 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.