When to plant thai basil in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the thai basil window:
Sow
January – February
Transplant
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Harvest
March – April
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 Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Thai Basil is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant thai basil in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed January – February. Harvest typically runs March – April.
Can you grow thai basil in Melbourne?
Yes — thai basil grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Start indoors in September in Melbourne. Plant out after last frost. A productive summer herb despite the shorter season.