When to plant basil in Hobart
Hobart sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Hobart's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the basil window:
Sow
—
Transplant
January – February
Harvest
March
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 Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April. Basil is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant basil in Hobart?
In Hobart (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings January – February. Harvest typically runs March.
Can you grow basil in Hobart?
Yes — basil grows well around Hobart when planted in its window. Wait until after Melbourne Cup weekend to plant basil in Melbourne. Cool soil rots seedlings.