When to plant mountain pepper in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the mountain pepper window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
February, June – August, December
Sub-tropical zone tip
Not recommended in Brisbane. The climate is too warm for it to thrive.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July.
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When can I plant mountain pepper in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs February, June – August, December.
Can you grow mountain pepper in Brisbane?
Yes — mountain pepper grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Not recommended in Brisbane. The climate is too warm for it to thrive.