When to plant spring onion in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the spring onion window:
Sow
September – May
Transplant
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Harvest
June – July
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne spring onions slow significantly in mid-winter. Time plantings to mature in autumn or spring.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant spring onion in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), sow seed September – May. Harvest typically runs June – July.
Can you grow spring onion in Canberra?
Yes — spring onion grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Melbourne spring onions slow significantly in mid-winter. Time plantings to mature in autumn or spring.