When to plant thai basil in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney'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.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives thai basil plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant thai basil in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed December – March. Harvest typically runs April – May.
Can you grow thai basil in Sydney?
Yes — thai basil grows well around Sydney 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.