When to plant eggplant in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the eggplant window:
Sow
December – March
Transplant
November
Harvest
April – June
Temperate zone tip
October plantings in Sydney and Perth work well. Adelaide gardeners should plant a little earlier and choose smaller varieties.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives eggplant plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant eggplant in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed December – March and transplant seedlings November. Harvest typically runs April – June.
Can you grow eggplant in Sydney?
Yes — eggplant grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. October plantings in Sydney and Perth work well. Adelaide gardeners should plant a little earlier and choose smaller varieties.