When to plant lettuce in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the lettuce window:
Sow
All year
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne grows lettuce from September to May. Cool autumn is the most productive period.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.
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When can I plant lettuce in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow lettuce in Melbourne?
Yes — lettuce grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne grows lettuce from September to May. Cool autumn is the most productive period.