When to plant broad bean in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the broad bean window:
Sow
May – August
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Sub-tropical zone tip
Brisbane broad beans planted April produce winter to spring. One of the more reliable winter legumes.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July.
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When can I plant broad bean in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed May – August. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow broad bean in Brisbane?
Yes — broad bean grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Brisbane broad beans planted April produce winter to spring. One of the more reliable winter legumes.