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When to plant tomato in Brisbane

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

Sow

September – June

Transplant

Harvest

~3 months after sowing

Sub-tropical zone tip

Brisbane has two windows: late summer (Feb–March) is the most productive. Avoid Nov–Jan plantings, heat and humidity collapse the plants.

Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Tomato is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant tomato in Brisbane?

In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), sow seed September – June. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.

Can you grow tomato in Brisbane?

Yes — tomato grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. Brisbane has two windows: late summer (Feb–March) is the most productive. Avoid Nov–Jan plantings, heat and humidity collapse the plants.