When to plant potato in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the potato window:
Sow
February – June, September – December
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Sub-tropical zone tip
Brisbane potatoes planted March to August produce well in the cool season.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Potato is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant potato in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed February – June, September – December. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow potato in Brisbane?
Yes — potato grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Brisbane potatoes planted March to August produce well in the cool season.