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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

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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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.