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