What to Plant in August, Darwin & Top End

72 crops you can sow in August across Darwin & Top End.

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In Season This Month

All August Crops at a Glance

Plant	Category	Harvest	Spacing	Companions
Alyssum	Flower	55d	20cm	Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans
Avocado	Fruit	1460d	700cm	—
Beans (bush)	Fruiting	65d	20cm	Corn, Carrot, Cucumber
Beetroot	Root	65d	10cm	Lettuce, Onion, Brassicas
Bok Choy	Leafy	50d	20cm	Beetroot, Celery
Borage	Flower	60d	40cm	Strawberry, Tomato, Cucumber
Broccoli Sprouts	Micro	7d	1cm	—
Cabbage	Brassica	90d	50cm	Beetroot, Onion, Dill
Calendula	Flower	60d	25cm	Tomato, Brassicas, Beans
Cape Gooseberry	Fruit	90d	60cm	Tomato, Basil
Capsicum	Fruiting	100d	45cm	Basil, Tomato, Carrot
Carrot	Root	85d	5cm	Lettuce, Onion, Leek
Chamomile	Herb	60d	20cm	Brassicas, Onion, Lettuce
Chilli	Fruiting	90d	45cm	Basil, Tomato, Carrot
Chives	Herb	75d	15cm	Carrot, Tomato
Comfrey	Flower	60d	60cm	Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees
Coriander	Herb	50d	15cm	Spinach, Dill
Culinary Rose	Flower	365d	100cm	Lavender, Garlic, Chives
Daikon	Root	60d	20cm	Carrot, Lettuce
Dill	Herb	60d	25cm	Cabbage, Onion, Corn
Eggplant	Fruiting	100d	60cm	Beans, Marigold, Thyme
Fennel	Leafy	80d	30cm	—
Finger Lime	Fruit	1095d	300cm	—
Gai Lan	Brassica	55d	25cm	Beetroot, Onion, Dill
Ginger	Root	270d	25cm	Turmeric
Hibiscus	Flower	120d	150cm	Tropical plants
Jerusalem Artichoke	Root	150d	40cm	Corn, Beans, Sunflower
Kale	Leafy	70d	40cm	Beetroot, Onion, Celery
Komatsuna	Leafy	35d	20cm	Lettuce, Beans
Lablab	Fruiting	70d	30cm	Corn, Sunflower
Lavender	Flower	90d	60cm	Brassicas, Tomato, Rosemary
Lemon Balm	Herb	60d	30cm	Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees
Lemon Tree	Fruit	730d	300cm	Comfrey
Lettuce	Leafy	55d	25cm	Carrot, Radish, Chives
Lime Tree	Fruit	730d	300cm	Comfrey
Macadamia	Fruit	1460d	700cm	—
Marigold	Flower	50d	25cm	Tomato, Beans, Capsicum
Mibuna	Leafy	35d	15cm	Lettuce, Radish
Mint	Herb	70d	30cm	Cabbage, Tomato
Mizuna	Leafy	40d	20cm	Carrot, Lettuce
Mountain Pepper	Herb	730d	200cm	Native plants, Finger lime
Mustard Greens	Brassica	40d	25cm	Beetroot, Carrot
Nasturtium	Flower	50d	30cm	Cucumber, Zucchini, Pumpkin
Native Raspberry	Fruit	365d	100cm	Native plants
Native Violet	Flower	90d	20cm	Native plants, Ferns
Oregano	Herb	90d	30cm	Capsicum, Tomato
Oyster Mushroom	Mushroom	21d	—	—
Parsley	Herb	80d	20cm	Tomato, Carrot
Pea Shoots	Micro	12d	1cm	—
Peas	Fruiting	75d	10cm	Carrot, Radish, Corn
Potato	Root	90d	30cm	Beans, Nasturtium, Marigold
Quandong	Fruit	1460d	500cm	Native plants, Host tree (semi-parasitic)
Radish	Root	30d	5cm	Lettuce, Carrot
Radish Sprouts	Micro	8d	1cm	—
Rocket	Leafy	40d	15cm	Lettuce, Carrot
Rosemary	Herb	180d	60cm	Sage, Carrot
Sage	Herb	75d	50cm	Rosemary, Brassicas, Carrot
Sea Celery	Herb	90d	30cm	Pigface, Samphire
Shiitake	Mushroom	60d	—	—
Silverbeet	Leafy	60d	30cm	Beans, Onion, Lettuce
Snow Peas	Fruiting	60d	10cm	Carrot, Radish, Corn
Sorrel	Leafy	60d	30cm	Strawberry, Lettuce
Spinach	Leafy	55d	20cm	Strawberry, Pea
Summer Savory	Herb	60d	20cm	Beans, Onion
Sunflower Microgreens	Micro	10d	1cm	—
Tatsoi	Leafy	45d	20cm	Carrot, Onion
Thyme	Herb	120d	30cm	Cabbage, Strawberry
Tomato	Fruiting	85d	60cm	Basil, Carrot, Marigold
Turmeric	Root	270d	30cm	Ginger
Water Morning Glory	Leafy	30d	20cm	Kangkong, Taro
Wombok	Brassica	75d	45cm	Onion, Dill, Beetroot
Yarrow	Flower	90d	40cm	Brassicas, Tomato, Herbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in August in Darwin?

August in Darwin is dry season, so focus on crops suited to tropical conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.

Is August a good time to garden in Darwin?

August is one of the best months to garden in Darwin. The dry season brings lower humidity and cooler nights, which suit a wider range of crops. You can grow tomatoes, capsicum, beans, lettuce, and many other vegetables that struggle in the wet season heat.

How often should I water my vegetable garden in August in Darwin?

Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In August in Darwin, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.

What pests should I watch for in my Darwin garden in August?

Darwin's tropical climate supports year-round pest pressure. Watch for fruit fly, whitefly, aphids, and caterpillars. Use fine mesh netting over fruiting crops to exclude fruit fly. Encourage beneficial insects by planting companion flowers. Neem oil and pyrethrum sprays help manage soft-bodied pests. Check plants daily in the warm months.

What to Plant in August, Darwin & Top End

In Season This Month

Herb (14)

Leafy (13)

Flower (11)

Fruit (8)

Fruiting (8)

Root (8)

Brassica (4)

Micro (4)

Mushroom (2)