When to plant lemongrass in Darwin
Darwin sits in Australia's tropical zone. Computed from Darwin's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lemongrass window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Tropical zone tip
Lemongrass grows year-round in Darwin and Cairns, plant any time and harvest continuously.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives lemongrass plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant lemongrass in Darwin?
In Darwin (tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow lemongrass in Darwin?
Yes — lemongrass grows well around Darwin when planted in its window. Lemongrass grows year-round in Darwin and Cairns, plant any time and harvest continuously.