When to plant turmeric in Brisbane
Brisbane sits in Australia's sub-tropical zone. Computed from Brisbane's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the turmeric window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – April, October – November
Harvest
December – February, May – June, September
Sub-tropical zone tip
SE QLD grows excellent turmeric. Plant rhizomes September–November and lift when the leaves yellow.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Brisbane typically falls in August, with the first returning around July. Turmeric is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant turmeric in Brisbane?
In Brisbane (sub-tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – April, October – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, May – June, September.
Can you grow turmeric in Brisbane?
Yes — turmeric grows well around Brisbane when planted in its window. SE QLD grows excellent turmeric. Plant rhizomes September–November and lift when the leaves yellow.