What to plant in Orange — month-by-month planting calendar
Orange sits in Australia's cool temperate climate zone. Expect the last frost around December and the first around March — timing that shapes when frost-sensitive crops can go in. This calendar is computed from Bureau of Meteorology climate data for Orange across 61 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 Orange?
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Open your calendar →July
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Harvest
August
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
September
Sow
Transplant
October
Sow
Transplant
November
Sow
Transplant
Harvest
December
Sow
Transplant
Nothing this month.
Gardening near Orange?
This calendar uses Orange'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 Orange in?
Orange sits in Australia's cool temperate zone (based on Bureau of Meteorology data for Orange's representative suburb). Expect the last frost around December and the first around March — timing that shapes when frost-sensitive crops can go in.
When should I plant tomatoes in Orange?
In Orange, sow seed January – February.
Is this calendar accurate for my suburb?
It's computed from Orange'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.