When to plant basil in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the basil window:
Sow
September – May
Transplant
—
Harvest
June
Sub-tropical zone tip
Brisbane basil has a long window from August to March. A single planting often lasts 8+ months.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Basil is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant basil in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed September – May. Harvest typically runs June.
Can you grow basil in Brisbane?
Yes — basil grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Brisbane basil has a long window from August to March. A single planting often lasts 8+ months.