When to plant taro in Sydney
Sydney sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Sydney's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the taro window:
Sow
—
Transplant
March
Harvest
April – February
Temperate zone tip
Workable in a warm, very well-watered spot. Plant late spring and expect a smaller crop before autumn cools.
Sydney is essentially frost-free, which gives taro plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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When can I plant taro in Sydney?
In Sydney (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March. Harvest typically runs April – February.
Can you grow taro in Sydney?
Yes — taro grows well around Sydney when planted in its window. Workable in a warm, very well-watered spot. Plant late spring and expect a smaller crop before autumn cools.