What to plant in Brisbane — month-by-month planting calendar
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical climate zone. Expect the last frost around August and the first around July — timing that shapes when frost-sensitive crops can go in. This calendar is computed from Bureau of Meteorology climate data for Brisbane across 84 vegetables, herbs and fruit — every crop links to a full Australian growing guide.
January
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Harvest
February
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Harvest
March
Sow
Transplant
April
Sow
Transplant
May
Sow
Transplant
June
Sow
Transplant
Harvest
Gardening near Brisbane?
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Open your calendar →July
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
August
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
September
Sow
Transplant
Harvest
October
Sow
Transplant
Harvest
Nothing this month.
November
Sow
Transplant
Harvest
December
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Harvest
Gardening near Brisbane?
This calendar uses Brisbane'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 Brisbane in?
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone (based on Bureau of Meteorology data for Brisbane's representative suburb). Expect the last frost around August and the first around July — timing that shapes when frost-sensitive crops can go in.
When should I plant tomatoes in Brisbane?
In Brisbane, sow seed September – June.
Is this calendar accurate for my suburb?
It's computed from Brisbane'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.