When to plant potato in Perth
Perth sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Perth's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the potato window:
Sow
March – April, October – December
Transplant
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Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Temperate zone tip
Sydney and Perth grow potatoes from August to December, with a second autumn window in February to March.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Perth 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 Perth?
In Perth (temperate zone), sow seed March – April, October – December. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow potato in Perth?
Yes — potato grows well around Perth when planted in its window. Sydney and Perth grow potatoes from August to December, with a second autumn window in February to March.