When to plant sunflower in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the sunflower window:
Sow
All year
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Temperate zone tip
Sydney sunflowers planted in September produce flowers through summer.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives sunflower plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant sunflower in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), sow seed All year. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow sunflower in Sydney?
Yes — sunflower grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Sydney sunflowers planted in September produce flowers through summer.