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