When to plant fennel in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the fennel window:
Sow
February – May, September – December
Transplant
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Harvest
June – August
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne grows good fennel from January to April. Excellent for autumn and winter harvest.
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 fennel in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), sow seed February – May, September – December. Harvest typically runs June – August.
Can you grow fennel in Canberra?
Yes — fennel grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Melbourne grows good fennel from January to April. Excellent for autumn and winter harvest.