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When to plant sweet potato in Brisbane

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

Sow

October – February

Transplant

Harvest

March – June

Sub-tropical zone tip

Brisbane sweet potatoes planted in spring produce huge autumn harvests. The vines provide ground cover.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. 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 Brisbane?

In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed October – February. Harvest typically runs March – June.

Can you grow sweet potato in Brisbane?

Yes — sweet potato grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Brisbane sweet potatoes planted in spring produce huge autumn harvests. The vines provide ground cover.