When to plant turmeric in Darwin
Darwin sits in Australia's tropical zone. Computed from Darwin's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the turmeric window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – May, September – November
Harvest
December – February, June – August
Tropical zone tip
Darwin and Cairns are turmeric's ideal home, plant into the warm season and harvest big clumps in autumn.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives turmeric plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant turmeric in Darwin?
In Darwin (tropical zone), transplant seedlings March – May, September – November. Harvest typically runs December – February, June – August.
Can you grow turmeric in Darwin?
Yes — turmeric grows well around Darwin when planted in its window. Darwin and Cairns are turmeric's ideal home, plant into the warm season and harvest big clumps in autumn.