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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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Frequently asked questions

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.