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When to plant turmeric in Adelaide

Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the turmeric window:

Sow

Transplant

March

Harvest

September – February, April – May

Temperate zone tip

Plant in a warm spot or large pot in Sydney, Adelaide, or Perth; the season is just long enough for a useful crop.

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

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant turmeric in Adelaide?

In Adelaide (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March. Harvest typically runs September – February, April – May.

Can you grow turmeric in Adelaide?

Yes — turmeric grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Plant in a warm spot or large pot in Sydney, Adelaide, or Perth; the season is just long enough for a useful crop.