When to plant tomato in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the tomato window:
Sow
November – April
Transplant
—
Harvest
~3 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Wait until after Melbourne Cup weekend (early November) to plant out. Earlier plantings lose seedlings to late frosts.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Tomato is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant tomato in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), sow seed November – April. Expect to harvest roughly 3 months after sowing.
Can you grow tomato in Melbourne?
Yes — tomato grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Wait until after Melbourne Cup weekend (early November) to plant out. Earlier plantings lose seedlings to late frosts.