When to plant onion in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the onion window:
Sow
July – August
Transplant
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Harvest
December – January
Sub-tropical zone tip
Brisbane onions need short-day varieties planted March to May. Red Creole and Gladalan Brown are reliable choices.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July.
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When can I plant onion in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed July – August. Harvest typically runs December – January.
Can you grow onion in Brisbane?
Yes — onion grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Brisbane onions need short-day varieties planted March to May. Red Creole and Gladalan Brown are reliable choices.