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