When to plant chilli in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the chilli window:
Sow
October – April
Transplant
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Harvest
May – July
Temperate zone tip
Sydney and Perth grow almost any chilli well. Plants may overwinter in sheltered positions for a second year.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives chilli plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant chilli in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed October – April. Harvest typically runs May – July.
Can you grow chilli in Sydney?
Yes — chilli grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Sydney and Perth grow almost any chilli well. Plants may overwinter in sheltered positions for a second year.