When to plant taro in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the taro window:
Sow
—
Transplant
March
Harvest
September – February, April – May
Temperate zone tip
Workable in a warm, very well-watered spot. Plant late spring and expect a smaller crop before autumn cools.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June. Taro is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant taro in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March. Harvest typically runs September – February, April – May.
Can you grow taro in Adelaide?
Yes — taro grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Workable in a warm, very well-watered spot. Plant late spring and expect a smaller crop before autumn cools.