When to plant sunflower in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the sunflower window:
Sow
September – June
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Sub-tropical zone tip
Brisbane sunflowers bloom from September to February. Easy and productive.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Sunflower is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant sunflower in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed September – June. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow sunflower in Brisbane?
Yes — sunflower grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Brisbane sunflowers bloom from September to February. Easy and productive.