When to plant thai basil in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the thai basil window:
Sow
October – April
Transplant
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Harvest
May – June
Sub-tropical zone tip
SE QLD produces excellent Thai basil. It handles Brisbane's summer humidity far better than sweet basil. Plant September onwards.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Thai Basil is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant thai basil in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed October – April. Harvest typically runs May – June.
Can you grow thai basil in Brisbane?
Yes — thai basil grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. SE QLD produces excellent Thai basil. It handles Brisbane's summer humidity far better than sweet basil. Plant September onwards.