When to plant ginger in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the ginger window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – April, October – November
Harvest
December – February, May – September
Temperate zone tip
Grow ginger in a warm, part-shaded spot or large pot in Sydney, Adelaide, or Perth for a solid autumn crop.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives ginger plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant ginger in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – April, October – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, May – September.
Can you grow ginger in Sydney?
Yes — ginger grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Grow ginger in a warm, part-shaded spot or large pot in Sydney, Adelaide, or Perth for a solid autumn crop.