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When to plant sweet potato in Adelaide

Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the sweet potato window:

Sow

December – January

Transplant

Harvest

April – May

Temperate zone tip

Sydney and Perth grow sweet potatoes from October to December. Adelaide is marginal, choose faster varieties.

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

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant sweet potato in Adelaide?

In Adelaide (temperate zone), sow seed December – January. Harvest typically runs April – May.

Can you grow sweet potato in Adelaide?

Yes — sweet potato grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Sydney and Perth grow sweet potatoes from October to December. Adelaide is marginal, choose faster varieties.