When to plant asparagus in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the asparagus window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – April, October
Harvest
~24 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne is excellent asparagus country. Plant June to August for harvest in year 2.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.
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When can I plant asparagus in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – April, October. Expect to harvest roughly 24 months after sowing.
Can you grow asparagus in Melbourne?
Yes — asparagus grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne is excellent asparagus country. Plant June to August for harvest in year 2.