When to plant zucchini in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the zucchini window:
Sow
January – February
Transplant
—
Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Don't plant zucchini in Melbourne until after Melbourne Cup weekend. Patty Pan is the best choice if frost catches you out.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March. Zucchini is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant zucchini in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), sow seed January – February. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow zucchini in Canberra?
Yes — zucchini grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Don't plant zucchini in Melbourne until after Melbourne Cup weekend. Patty Pan is the best choice if frost catches you out.