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
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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 Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April.
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Open your calendar →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.