When to plant bay laurel in Darwin
Darwin sits in Australia's tropical zone. Computed from Darwin's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the bay laurel window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Tropical zone tip
Bay laurel is less happy in true tropical conditions, Brisbane and further south is the sweet spot. In Darwin, consider substituting with an Indonesian bay leaf (Syzygium polyanthum) which thrives in tropical conditions.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives bay laurel plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant bay laurel in Darwin?
In Darwin (tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow bay laurel in Darwin?
Yes — bay laurel grows well around Darwin when planted in its window. Bay laurel is less happy in true tropical conditions, Brisbane and further south is the sweet spot. In Darwin, consider substituting with an Indonesian bay leaf (Syzygium polyanthum) which thrives in tropical conditions.