When to plant carrot in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the carrot window:
Sow
All year
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne carrots planted in autumn produce through winter into spring. Cold-sweetens them noticeably.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant carrot in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow carrot in Canberra?
Yes — carrot grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Melbourne carrots planted in autumn produce through winter into spring. Cold-sweetens them noticeably.