When to plant asparagus in Darwin
Darwin sits in Australia's tropical zone. Computed from Darwin's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the asparagus window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – April, September – October
Harvest
~24 months after sowing
Tropical zone tip
Asparagus is genuinely unsuited to Darwin. Choose a different perennial.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives asparagus plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant asparagus in Darwin?
In Darwin (tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – April, September – October. Expect to harvest roughly 24 months after sowing.
Can you grow asparagus in Darwin?
Yes — asparagus grows well around Darwin when planted in its window. Asparagus is genuinely unsuited to Darwin. Choose a different perennial.