When to plant potato in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the potato window:
Sow
All year
Transplant
—
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.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives potato plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant potato in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow potato in Sydney?
Yes — potato grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Sydney and Perth grow potatoes from August to December, with a second autumn window in February to March.