When to plant basil in Yarram
- Sow in trays: early Nov to early DecYarram area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Dec to mid JanYarram area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Dec to mid JanYarram area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Yarram. 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.