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Australia is too big for one planting calendar. What works in Brisbane will fail in Melbourne and vice versa. Choose the region that matches your climate for calendars, varieties, and what to plant now.
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Why regional guides matter
Generic planting calendars copied from US or UK gardening sites are the biggest reason new Australian gardeners fail. A tomato sowing guide written for New England tells you to sow in May. Follow that in Brisbane and you'll lose the crop to January humidity. Even within Australia, the difference between Hobart and Darwin is larger than the difference between London and Cairo.
Every Planting Season regional guide is built from the ground up for that specific zone's climate pattern, pest pressure, and the varieties that actually work locally. No copy-pasted advice.
📅 Calendars that work
Sow windows matched to the real growing seasons of each region, not a generic spring-summer model.
🌱 Local varieties
Heirloom and hybrid recommendations sourced from Australian suppliers who trial in similar zones.
🐛 Regional pest notes
Fruit fly, white cabbage moth, rootknot nematode. Each region gets the pest calendar that matches its climate.
🗺️ Microclimate zones
Coastal, hinterland, tablelands. Within each region, we break down how microclimate shifts your calendar.
Growing Guides
In-depth guides covering the most popular crops, techniques, and seasonal planting advice for all Australian regions.
Vegetables View all vegetables →
How to Grow Potatoes
Region-by-region planting times, 5 best varieties, step-by-step method, and container tips.
How to Grow Carrots
From soil prep to harvest. Varieties for every soil type, germination tricks, and regional timing.
How to Grow Roma Tomatoes
The best paste tomato. Roma VF, San Marzano, and Principe Borghese. From seed to sauce day.
How to Grow Sugar Snap Peas
Sweet, crunchy pods straight from the vine. Varieties, companions, pests, and harvesting tips.
How to Grow Beans
Bush and climbing beans. Direct sow, inoculant, succession planting, and picking for maximum yield.
How to Grow Perpetual Spinach
The toughest leafy green. Cut-and-come-again harvesting for 6 to 12 months. Vs silverbeet explained.
How to Grow Lettuce
Loose-leaf, cos, and iceberg. Succession sow every 2 weeks and harvest salad greens for months.
How to Grow Cucumbers
Lebanese, continental, and apple cucumbers. Trellising, pollination, and powdery mildew control.
How to Grow Capsicum
Slow to start, worth the wait. Seed raising, warm soil tips, and getting thick-walled sweet fruit.
How to Grow Butternut Pumpkin
4 to 8 pumpkins per vine that store for months. Pollination, curing, and powdery mildew prevention.
How to Grow Celery
Worth the patience. 3 varieties, blanching tips, and why homegrown celery is a different vegetable.
How to Grow Shallots
The easiest allium. Plant bulbs, divide, and harvest with almost no pest pressure.
How to Grow Garlic
Plant in autumn, harvest in summer. Softneck vs hardneck, curing, and storage for year-round supply.
How to Grow Chillies
From mild jalapenos to scorching reapers. Seed raising, overwintering, and container growing.
How to Grow Beetroot
Easy-to-grow root crop with edible leaves. Varieties, spacing, succession sowing, and harvesting tips.
How to Grow Cabbage
Five varieties for Australian gardens. Seedling care, pest defence, and when to harvest for the sweetest heads.
How to Grow Rocket
Wild vs salad rocket. Cut-and-come-again harvesting, bolting prevention, and year-round growing.
How to Grow Squash
Button, spaghetti, gem, and crookneck. Summer vs winter squash, pollination, and harvesting at the right stage.
How to Grow Asparagus
A perennial investment that produces for 20 years. Crown planting, patience in year one, and harvest rules.
Harvesting and Storing Onions
When to harvest, how to cure, and storage methods that keep onions for months. Plus the braiding technique.
How to Grow Spring Onions
Year-round growing, cut-and-come-again harvesting, and the easiest allium for containers and small spaces.
How to Grow Bok Choy
Baby and full-size varieties, bolt prevention, and year-round growing in most Australian climates.
How to Grow Jerusalem Artichokes
Easy perennial root crop that comes back every year. Containment tips, harvest timing, and cooking ideas.
How to Grow Fenugreek
Dual-purpose herb: fresh leaves (methi) and dried seeds for spice. Easy, fast, and fixes nitrogen.
How to Grow Zinnias
The easiest cut flower. Direct sow, pinch for more blooms, and keep picking all summer long.
Growing Edible Flowers
Nasturtium, viola, calendula, borage, and more. Which parts to eat, how to grow them, and culinary uses.
Growing Mushrooms at Home
Oyster and shiitake from kits, buckets, or logs. No garden bed needed, works indoors year-round.
Fruit View all fruit →
How to Grow Strawberries
Runners, varieties, netting, and the best planting window for sweet homegrown strawberries.
How to Grow Lemons
Eureka, Meyer, and Lisbon. Feeding schedule, citrus gall wasp, and container growing guide.
How to Grow Oranges
Navel, Valencia, and blood oranges. Cold tolerance, feeding, and citrus pest management.
How to Grow Figs
Low maintenance and drought tough. Pruning, netting, and the best varieties for Australian backyards.
How to Grow Mangoes
Tropical and subtropical favourite. Grafted trees, flowering care, and fruit fly protection.
How to Grow Passionfruit
Fast-growing vine with heavy yields. Trellis setup, feeding, and managing woody vine syndrome.
How to Grow Avocado
From seed or grafted tree. Hass, Shepard, and Wurtz for smaller gardens. Watering and patience.
How to Grow Mulberry
Fast-growing shade tree with prolific fruit. Pruning for size control and netting tips.
How to Grow Raspberries
Cane management, netting, and variety picks for warm and cool climates across Australia.
How to Grow Watermelon
Space, heat, and patience. Pollination, variety picks, and the thump test for perfect ripeness.
How to Grow Blueberries
Acidic soil, low-chill varieties for warm climates, and why pots are the easiest way to grow them.
How to Grow Grapes
Table and wine varieties, pergola setup, winter spur pruning, and netting against birds.
How to Grow Olives
Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Varieties, pruning, and how to cure your own olives at home.
Herbs View all herbs →
How to Grow Basil
Sweet basil, Thai basil, and purple basil. Pinching, pesto harvests, and bolting prevention.
How to Grow Coriander
Slow-bolt varieties, cool-season timing, and succession sowing to keep coriander on hand year-round.
How to Grow Ginger
Plant rhizomes in spring, harvest 8 to 10 months later. Containers, shade, and storage methods.
Growing Herbs from Seed
Sow basil, parsley, coriander, and more from seed. Germination tips, timing, and potting up.
Techniques View all techniques →
Seed Raising Guide
Start seeds indoors or in trays. Heat mats, seed mix, and transplanting timing for every crop.
Composting Guide
Hot compost, cold compost, tumbler, and worm farm. Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold.
Fertilising Guide
Organic and synthetic options explained. NPK basics, feeding schedules, and signs of deficiency.
Companion Planting Guide
Which plants help each other and which clash. Companion charts and science-backed pairings.
Pest Management Guide
Identify and manage common garden pests organically. Prevention, biological controls, and sprays.
Pruning Guide
When and how to prune fruit trees, herbs, and shrubs. Tools, timing, and technique for every plant.
Mulching Guide
Sugar cane, pea straw, wood chips, and living mulch. Which mulch suits which garden bed.
Propagation Guide
Cuttings, layering, division, and grafting. Multiply your plants without buying new ones.
How to Prune Tomatoes
Suckers, laterals, and topping. Step-by-step pruning for bigger fruit and healthier plants.
Coffee Grounds in the Garden
What they actually do, where to use them, and the common mistakes that hurt your soil.
Growing Sunflowers in Pots
Dwarf varieties, pot size, soil mix, and how to get blooms on a balcony or patio.
Companion Planting for Australian Gardens
Region-tested plant pairings that work in Australian conditions. Charts, layouts, and what to avoid.
Container Vegetable Gardening
Grow vegetables in pots, tubs, and raised planters. Best crops, soil mixes, and watering tips for small spaces.
Seed Saving Guide
Harvest, dry, and store seeds from your best plants. Beginner-friendly methods for common vegetables and herbs.
Composting for Beginners
Hot vs cold composting, what to add and avoid, troubleshooting, and using finished compost in your garden.
Wood Ash in the Vegetable Garden
What it contains, where to use it, where to avoid it, and how much to apply. Free potassium from your firepit.
Grass Clippings as Garden Mulch
Free mulch from your lawn. How thick to apply, nitrogen burn risks, and which beds benefit most.
Permaculture for Home Gardens
12 principles simplified for suburban blocks. Food forests, guild planting, and zone planning.
Seasonal & Projects View all →
What to Grow in Autumn
The best planting season in most of Australia. See what goes in the ground now, region by region.
Winter Vegetables to Plant in Australia
The 15 best crops for every Australian winter. Region-by-region timing and variety picks.
Spring Vegetables to Plant in Australia
The transition season. What to plant in September and October, frost risk, and warm season prep by region.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
Materials, sizing, soil mix recipe, and positioning. The easiest way to start a veggie garden.
Preserving Tomatoes at Home
4 methods: passata, oven-roasted sauce, sun-dried, and frozen. Turn a glut into a year's supply.
How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Australia
A complete beginner's guide to planning, building, and planting your first veggie garden, wherever you live.
Region-Specific Growing Guides
Every region now has dedicated guides covering tomato timing, winter planting, local soil challenges, and more. Pick your region above to see guides written specifically for your climate.
Garden Planning Tools
Interactive tools to help you plan, plant, and grow.
What to Plant Each Month
National planting calendars with crops, timing, and tips for every month of the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find what to plant in my area?
Select your region from the list above. Each region has its own monthly planting calendar showing exactly which crops to sow or transplant, with spacing, harvest timing, and companion planting suggestions tailored to your local climate.
What regions does Planting Season cover?
Planting Season covers Sydney and Coastal NSW, Melbourne and Victoria, Adelaide and South Australia, Perth and Western Australia, South East Queensland, Northern Rivers, North Queensland, Canberra and ACT, Hobart and Tasmania, and Darwin and the Top End. Each region has its own planting calendars and grow guides.
Is Planting Season free to use?
Yes. All monthly planting calendars, grow guides, and the plant library on the Planting Season website are free. The Planting Season app offers additional features including personalised reminders, detailed plant care information, and garden planning tools.