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When to plant onion in Adelaide

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

Sow

June – September

Transplant

Harvest

November – February

Temperate zone tip

Sydney and Perth grow intermediate-day onions like Pukekohe and Hunter River Brown. Plant March to July.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant onion in Adelaide?

In Adelaide (temperate zone), sow seed June – September. Harvest typically runs November – February.

Can you grow onion in Adelaide?

Yes — onion grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Sydney and Perth grow intermediate-day onions like Pukekohe and Hunter River Brown. Plant March to July.