When to plant spring onion in Darwin
Honest answer: spring onion is a poor fit for Darwin. Spring Onion can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 30°C for too much of the year. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.
Tropical zone tip
Spring onions are reliable in Darwin's dry season. Plant March to October.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives spring onion plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Can you grow spring onion in Darwin?
Darwin's tropical climate makes spring onion a poor fit: Spring Onion can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 30°C for too much of the year.