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When to plant zucchini in Adelaide

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

Sow

November – March

Transplant

April

Harvest

May

Temperate zone tip

October is the sweet spot in Sydney. A second planting in December extends the harvest through autumn.

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

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Frequently asked questions

When can I plant zucchini in Adelaide?

In Adelaide (temperate zone), sow seed November – March and transplant seedlings April. Harvest typically runs May.

Can you grow zucchini in Adelaide?

Yes — zucchini grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. October is the sweet spot in Sydney. A second planting in December extends the harvest through autumn.