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When to plant mountain pepper in Canberra

Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the mountain pepper window:

Sow

Transplant

March – May, September – November

Harvest

December – February, June – August

Cool temperate zone tip

Well suited around Melbourne, especially in cooler hill gardens. Plant in part shade with steady moisture.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant mountain pepper in Canberra?

In Canberra (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.

Can you grow mountain pepper in Canberra?

Yes — mountain pepper grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Well suited around Melbourne, especially in cooler hill gardens. Plant in part shade with steady moisture.