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When to plant sweet corn in Brisbane

Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the sweet corn window:

Sow

September – June

Transplant

Harvest

~3 months after sowing

Sub-tropical zone tip

Brisbane gardeners can succession-plant corn every 4 weeks from August to February for continuous harvest.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Sweet Corn is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant sweet corn in Brisbane?

In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed September – June. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.

Can you grow sweet corn in Brisbane?

Yes — sweet corn grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Brisbane gardeners can succession-plant corn every 4 weeks from August to February for continuous harvest.