When to plant basil in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the basil window:
Sow
October – April
Transplant
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Harvest
May
Temperate zone tip
Sydney and Perth grow excellent basil. Plant in October after frost risk passes.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives basil plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant basil in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed October – April. Harvest typically runs May.
Can you grow basil in Sydney?
Yes — basil grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Sydney and Perth grow excellent basil. Plant in October after frost risk passes.