What to plant in Alice Springs — month-by-month planting calendar
Alice Springs sits in Australia's arid climate zone. Expect the last frost around September and the first around April — timing that shapes when frost-sensitive crops can go in. This calendar is computed from Bureau of Meteorology climate data for Alice Springs across 80 vegetables, herbs and fruit — every crop links to a full Australian growing guide.
January
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
February
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Harvest
March
Sow
Transplant
April
Sow
Transplant
Harvest
Nothing this month.
May
Sow
Transplant
Harvest
June
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Gardening near Alice Springs?
This calendar uses Alice Springs's average climate. Get the interactive version tuned to your exact suburb — free, no account needed.
Open your calendar →July
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
August
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
September
Sow
Transplant
Harvest
Nothing this month.
October
Sow
Transplant
Harvest
November
Sow
Transplant
December
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Gardening near Alice Springs?
This calendar uses Alice Springs's average climate. Get the interactive version tuned to your exact suburb — free, no account needed.
Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
What climate zone is Alice Springs in?
Alice Springs sits in Australia's arid zone (based on Bureau of Meteorology data for Alice Springs's representative suburb). Expect the last frost around September and the first around April — timing that shapes when frost-sensitive crops can go in.
When should I plant tomatoes in Alice Springs?
In Alice Springs, sow seed October – March.
Is this calendar accurate for my suburb?
It's computed from Alice Springs's representative climate data, which suits most of the metro area. Suburbs in frost pockets or right on the coast can differ — use the free interactive calendar to get timing for your exact suburb, no account needed.