When to plant sunflower in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the sunflower window:
Sow
October – April
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne sunflowers wait until after Cup Day. Choose faster-maturing varieties.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Sunflower is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant sunflower in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed October – April. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow sunflower in Melbourne?
Yes — sunflower grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne sunflowers wait until after Cup Day. Choose faster-maturing varieties.