When to plant jerusalem artichoke in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne'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
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne is close to ideal for Jerusalem artichoke. Plant in July, harvest in April–May. One of the most productive, effort-free vegetables for Melbourne.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.
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When can I plant jerusalem artichoke in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow jerusalem artichoke in Melbourne?
Yes — jerusalem artichoke grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne is close to ideal for Jerusalem artichoke. Plant in July, harvest in April–May. One of the most productive, effort-free vegetables for Melbourne.