When to plant basil in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the basil window:
Sow
January – February
Transplant
—
Harvest
~1 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Wait until after Melbourne Cup weekend to plant basil in Melbourne. Cool soil rots seedlings.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March. Basil is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant basil in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), sow seed January – February. Expect to harvest roughly 1 months after sowing.
Can you grow basil in Canberra?
Yes — basil grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Wait until after Melbourne Cup weekend to plant basil in Melbourne. Cool soil rots seedlings.