What to plant in Darwin — month-by-month planting calendar
Darwin sits in Australia's tropical climate zone. Darwin is essentially frost-free, so warm-season crops get a long run. This calendar is computed from Bureau of Meteorology climate data for Darwin across 49 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
Nothing this month.
Harvest
Gardening near Darwin?
This calendar uses Darwin'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.
Harvest
August
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Harvest
September
Sow
Transplant
October
Sow
Transplant
November
Sow
Transplant
December
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Harvest
Gardening near Darwin?
This calendar uses Darwin'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 Darwin in?
Darwin sits in Australia's tropical zone (based on Bureau of Meteorology data for Darwin's representative suburb). Darwin is essentially frost-free, so warm-season crops get a long run.
When should I plant tomatoes in Darwin?
In Darwin, sow seed All year.
Is this calendar accurate for my suburb?
It's computed from Darwin'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.