When to plant turmeric in Perth
Perth sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Perth's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the turmeric window:
Sow
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Transplant
March, November
Harvest
December – February, April, October
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 Perth typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Turmeric is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant turmeric in Perth?
In Perth (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March, November. Harvest typically runs December – February, April, October.
Can you grow turmeric in Perth?
Yes — turmeric grows well around Perth 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.