When to plant thai basil in Hobart
Honest answer: thai basil is a poor fit for Hobart. Thai Basil is frost-sensitive and your climate has frost months that block the growing window. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.
Cool temperate zone tip
Start indoors in September in Melbourne. Plant out after last frost. A productive summer herb despite the shorter season.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April. Thai Basil is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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Can you grow thai basil in Hobart?
Hobart's cool temperate climate makes thai basil a poor fit: Thai Basil is frost-sensitive and your climate has frost months that block the growing window.