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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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Frequently asked questions

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.