Melbourne, VIC · Cool temperate
When to plant Basil in Melbourne
A profile-backed guide to basil timing for the Melbourne & Port Phillip growing profile. These windows come from GrowCal's dated regional schedule.
Basil timing in Melbourne
GrowCal only shows actions that have dated data for this regional profile. Month names are a planning window, not a promise of identical results in every garden.
| Action | Dated months |
|---|---|
| Sow seeds | September, October, November, December |
| Plant out | January, February, March, October, November, December |
The Melbourne & Port Phillip profile
Four distinct seasons with unreliable spring weather. Wait for stable warmth before planting out summer crops. GrowCal uses this curated regional profile rather than claiming that every garden in Melbourne has the same conditions.
Local frost pockets, shade, soil, aspect, container growing and variety can all change the sensible timing. Use these windows as a starting point and observe your own garden.
Basil by month in Melbourne
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