When to plant thai basil in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the thai basil window:
Sow
December – March
Transplant
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Harvest
April – May
Temperate zone tip
Plant in full sun from October. Thai basil handles Sydney and Perth summer heat well. Afternoon shade only needed on extreme heat days over 38°C.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June. Thai Basil is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant thai basil in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), sow seed December – March. Harvest typically runs April – May.
Can you grow thai basil in Adelaide?
Yes — thai basil grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Plant in full sun from October. Thai basil handles Sydney and Perth summer heat well. Afternoon shade only needed on extreme heat days over 38°C.