When to plant pumpkin in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the pumpkin window:
Sow
September – February
Transplant
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Harvest
March – June
Sub-tropical zone tip
September is the ideal pumpkin planting month in Brisbane. The long warm season suits big varieties like Queensland Blue.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Pumpkin is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant pumpkin in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed September – February. Harvest typically runs March – June.
Can you grow pumpkin in Brisbane?
Yes — pumpkin grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. September is the ideal pumpkin planting month in Brisbane. The long warm season suits big varieties like Queensland Blue.