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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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Frequently asked questions

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.