When to plant basil in Sydney
Basil is frost-tender, so every date keys off Sydney's last spring frost.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Sep 11 – Oct 2
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Nov 10 – Dec 10
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
60 – 90 d
From sowing to first pick.
Common questions
When can I sow basil outdoors in Sydney?
Direct-sow around mid September (Sep 11–Oct 2) in Sydney, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will basil be ready to harvest in Sydney?
Expect to harvest from around early November (Nov 10–Dec 10) in Sydney, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
How long is the growing season in Sydney?
Sydney has roughly 365 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow basil to maturity outdoors.
The rule of thumb
Sow basil 6–8 weeks before your last spring frost; plant out 2–3 weeks after it. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Sydney's frost dates.
Confidence 85/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.