When to plant lemon tree in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lemon tree window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Temperate zone tip
Sydney, Adelaide, and especially Perth grow superb lemons. Full sun, free drainage, and twice-yearly citrus feeding are the keys.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant lemon tree in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow lemon tree in Adelaide?
Yes — lemon tree grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Sydney, Adelaide, and especially Perth grow superb lemons. Full sun, free drainage, and twice-yearly citrus feeding are the keys.