What to Plant in August in Australia
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August across Australia
August is the last month of winter and the start of the spring preparation rush. Soil is beginning to warm, days are getting longer, and this is the time to start seeds in trays for transplanting in September and October. In warmer regions, direct sowing of many crops can begin. Frost risk is declining but not gone in cooler areas.
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August Planting by Region
Jump straight to your regional August planting guide for full details, downloadable PDF calendars, and crop tables.
Subtropical. Mild winter, wide planting range.
Warm temperate. Frost-free coast, cooler inland.
Subtropical. Mild winter, long growing season.
Tropical. Dry season, great for warm-season crops.
Tropical. Dry season, late planting window.
Cool temperate. Frost likely, ideal for brassicas.
Mediterranean. Cool wet winters, reliable greens.
Mediterranean. Mild winter, broad planting window.
Cool temperate. Spring preparation begins.
Cool continental. Heavy frost, short planting window.
August Gardening Tips
Start tomato, capsicum, chilli, and eggplant seeds in trays on a heat mat indoors. These warm-season crops need 6-8 weeks of growth before transplanting into the garden after the last frost.
Direct sow peas, broad beans, lettuce, and radish if you have not already. They will establish quickly as soil temperatures rise. In warmer regions, beans and corn can also go in now.
Feed citrus trees with a complete fertiliser. They are about to enter their main growth and flowering phase. Apply mulch around the drip line but keep it away from the trunk.
Track Your August Plantings
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