When to plant jerusalem artichoke in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the jerusalem artichoke window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Sub-tropical zone tip
Plant May–August in SE QLD. Results are variable but worth trying, the cool months provide some of the conditions the plant needs.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July.
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When can I plant jerusalem artichoke in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow jerusalem artichoke in Brisbane?
Yes — jerusalem artichoke grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Plant May–August in SE QLD. Results are variable but worth trying, the cool months provide some of the conditions the plant needs.