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