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When to plant rosemary in Sydney

Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the rosemary window:

Sow

Transplant

March – May, September – November

Harvest

December – February, June – August

Temperate zone tip

Sydney and Perth rosemary thrives. A single plant supplies a household for decades.

Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives rosemary plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant rosemary in Sydney?

In Sydney (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.

Can you grow rosemary in Sydney?

Yes — rosemary grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Sydney and Perth rosemary thrives. A single plant supplies a household for decades.