When to plant lemon myrtle in Hobart
Hobart sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Hobart's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lemon myrtle window:
Sow
—
Transplant
March
Harvest
November – February
Cool temperate zone tip
Grow in a pot in Melbourne and shelter it over winter, or plant in your warmest microclimate.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April. Lemon Myrtle is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant lemon myrtle in Hobart?
In Hobart (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March. Harvest typically runs November – February.
Can you grow lemon myrtle in Hobart?
Yes — lemon myrtle grows well around Hobart when planted in its window. Grow in a pot in Melbourne and shelter it over winter, or plant in your warmest microclimate.