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When to plant onion in Hobart

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

Sow

April – November

Transplant

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 Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant onion in Hobart?

In Hobart (cool temperate zone), sow seed April – November. Harvest typically runs December – March.

Can you grow onion in Hobart?

Yes — onion grows well around Hobart when planted in its window. Melbourne onions are intermediate-day. Plant from autumn through winter for spring harvest.