When to plant garlic in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the garlic window:
Sow
April – November
Transplant
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Harvest
December – March
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne is Australia's best garlic-growing climate. Plant in April for the largest bulbs.
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 garlic in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), sow seed April – November. Harvest typically runs December – March.
Can you grow garlic in Canberra?
Yes — garlic grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Melbourne is Australia's best garlic-growing climate. Plant in April for the largest bulbs.