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When to plant nasturtium in Adelaide

Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the nasturtium window:

Sow

September – May

Transplant

Harvest

~2 months after sowing

Temperate zone tip

Sydney nasturtiums grow most of the year. Once established, they self-seed and return reliably.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June. Nasturtium is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant nasturtium in Adelaide?

In Adelaide (temperate zone), sow seed September – May. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.

Can you grow nasturtium in Adelaide?

Yes — nasturtium grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Sydney nasturtiums grow most of the year. Once established, they self-seed and return reliably.