When to plant nasturtium in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the nasturtium window:
Sow
October – April
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne nasturtiums wait until after the last frost. Plant September onward.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Nasturtium is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant nasturtium in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed October – April. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow nasturtium in Melbourne?
Yes — nasturtium grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne nasturtiums wait until after the last frost. Plant September onward.