When to plant pumpkin in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the pumpkin window:
Sow
October – April
Transplant
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Harvest
May – August
Temperate zone tip
October pumpkin plantings in Sydney and Perth produce reliably. Butternut is the easiest choice.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives pumpkin plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant pumpkin in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed October – April. Harvest typically runs May – August.
Can you grow pumpkin in Sydney?
Yes — pumpkin grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. October pumpkin plantings in Sydney and Perth produce reliably. Butternut is the easiest choice.