When to plant potato in Hobart
Hobart sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Hobart's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the potato window:
Sow
November – March
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne potatoes wait until October, after the last frost. Plant September if you're south of the city.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Hobart typically falls in October, with the first returning around April. Potato is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant potato in Hobart?
In Hobart (cool temperate zone), sow seed November – March. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow potato in Hobart?
Yes — potato grows well around Hobart when planted in its window. Melbourne potatoes wait until October, after the last frost. Plant September if you're south of the city.