When to plant sage in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the sage window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – April, October – November
Harvest
December – February, May – September
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne is ideal sage country. Plants tolerate frost and produce for years.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant sage in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – April, October – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, May – September.
Can you grow sage in Melbourne?
Yes — sage grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne is ideal sage country. Plants tolerate frost and produce for years.