When to plant fennel in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the fennel window:
Sow
March – December
Transplant
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Harvest
January – February
Temperate zone tip
Sydney fennel from February to June. Always grow alone, fennel inhibits neighbouring plants.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives fennel plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant fennel in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed March – December. Harvest typically runs January – February.
Can you grow fennel in Sydney?
Yes — fennel grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Sydney fennel from February to June. Always grow alone, fennel inhibits neighbouring plants.