When to plant basil in Wills
- Sow in trays: mid Jan to mid FebWills area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to early AprWills area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to early AprWills area, hot desert
- Sow in trays: early Jul to mid AugWills area, hot desert
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to early OctWills area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to early OctWills area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wills. 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.