When to plant fennel in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the fennel window:
Sow
All year
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
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 Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.
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When can I plant fennel in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow fennel in Melbourne?
Yes — fennel grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne grows good fennel from January to April. Excellent for autumn and winter harvest.