When to plant garlic in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the garlic window:
Sow
May – October
Transplant
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Harvest
November – April
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 Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant garlic in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed May – October. Harvest typically runs November – April.
Can you grow garlic in Melbourne?
Yes — garlic grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne is Australia's best garlic-growing climate. Plant in April for the largest bulbs.