When to plant onion in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the onion window:
Sow
April – November
Transplant
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Harvest
December – March
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne onions are intermediate-day. Plant from autumn through winter for spring harvest.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant onion in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), sow seed April – November. Harvest typically runs December – March.
Can you grow onion in Canberra?
Yes — onion grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Melbourne onions are intermediate-day. Plant from autumn through winter for spring harvest.