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When to plant spring onion in Sydney

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

Sow

All year

Transplant

Harvest

~2 months after sowing

Temperate zone tip

Spring onions in Sydney are year-round with succession plantings every 6–8 weeks.

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

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant spring onion in Sydney?

In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.

Can you grow spring onion in Sydney?

Yes — spring onion grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Spring onions in Sydney are year-round with succession plantings every 6–8 weeks.