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When to plant onion in Sydney

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

Sow

June – August

Transplant

Harvest

November – January

Temperate zone tip

Sydney and Perth grow intermediate-day onions like Pukekohe and Hunter River Brown. Plant March to July.

Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives onion plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant onion in Sydney?

In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed June – August. Harvest typically runs November – January.

Can you grow onion in Sydney?

Yes — onion grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Sydney and Perth grow intermediate-day onions like Pukekohe and Hunter River Brown. Plant March to July.