What to Plant in December, Melbourne & Victoria
40 crops you can sow in December across Melbourne & Victoria.
In Season This Month
Fruiting (18)
Beans (bush)
Bitter Melon
Capsicum
Chilli
Cucumber
Eggplant
Luffa
Okra
Popcorn
Pumpkin
Quinoa
Snake Beans
Sorghum
Sweet Corn
Tomato
Watermelon
Winged Beans
ZucchiniFruit (5)
Herb (5)
Micro (4)
Leafy (3)
Flower (2)
Mushroom (2)
Root (1)
All December Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Amaranth | Leafy | 30d | 30cm | Corn, Onion |
 Basil | Herb | 65d | 25cm | Tomato, Capsicum, Oregano |
 Bay Laurel | Herb | 365d | 200cm | — |
| Beans (bush) | Fruiting | 65d | 20cm | Corn, Carrot, Cucumber |
| Bitter Melon | Fruiting | 70d | 100cm | Corn, Beans |
 Broccoli Sprouts | Micro | 7d | 1cm | — |
| Capsicum | Fruiting | 100d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot |
| Chilli | Fruiting | 90d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot |
| Cucumber | Fruiting | 60d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Nasturtium |
| Eggplant | Fruiting | 100d | 60cm | Beans, Marigold, Thyme |
 Hibiscus | Flower | 120d | 150cm | Tropical plants |
 Jaboticaba | Fruit | 2555d | 400cm | Tropical fruit trees |
 Lemon Verbena | Herb | 90d | 100cm | Tomato, Beans |
 Loquat | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Fruit trees |
| Luffa | Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Beans, Corn |
 Midyim Berry | Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants, Lemon myrtle |
| Okra | Fruiting | 75d | 40cm | Basil, Capsicum |
 Oyster Mushroom | Mushroom | 21d | — | — |
 Passionfruit | Fruit | 400d | 200cm | — |
 Pea Shoots | Micro | 12d | 1cm | — |
 Pigface | Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — |
| Popcorn | Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Beans, Pumpkin, Lettuce |
| Pumpkin | Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Corn, Beans, Nasturtium |
| Quinoa | Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Corn, Beans |
 Radish Sprouts | Micro | 8d | 1cm | — |
 Shiitake | Mushroom | 60d | — | — |
 Shiso (Perilla) | Herb | 50d | 30cm | Eggplant, Tomato |
| Snake Beans | Fruiting | 55d | 20cm | Carrot, Corn |
| Sorghum | Fruiting | 120d | 15cm | Cowpea, Beans |
 Sunflower | Flower | 80d | 50cm | Cucumber, Corn, Tomato |
 Sunflower Microgreens | Micro | 10d | 1cm | — |
| Sweet Corn | Fruiting | 90d | 30cm | Beans, Pumpkin, Zucchini |
 Sweet Potato | Root | 150d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Marigold |
 Tamarillo | Fruit | 540d | 300cm | — |
| Tomato | Fruiting | 85d | 60cm | Basil, Carrot, Marigold |
 Vietnamese Mint | Herb | 60d | 30cm | — |
 Warrigal Greens | Leafy | 60d | 60cm | — |
| Watermelon | Fruiting | 90d | 150cm | Corn, Nasturtium |
| Winged Beans | Fruiting | 65d | 30cm | Corn, Sweet potato, Basil |
| Zucchini | Fruiting | 60d | 80cm | Nasturtium, Corn, Beans |
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Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in December in Melbourne?
December in Melbourne is summer, so focus on crops suited to cool temperate 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.
How do I keep my Melbourne garden alive in the December heat?
Water deeply in the early morning before the heat sets in. Mulch beds 8 to 10 centimetres deep to retain moisture and cool the soil. Use shade cloth (30 to 50 percent) over leafy greens and lettuce. Prioritise heat-tolerant crops like sweet potato, okra, and beans.
How often should I water my vegetable garden in December in Melbourne?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In December in Melbourne, 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.
How do I deal with Melbourne's unpredictable weather in December?
Melbourne is known for variable conditions. Keep shade cloth and frost cloth on hand so you can respond quickly to temperature swings. Succession planting every two to three weeks ensures you always have crops at different growth stages, reducing the risk of losing an entire planting to a sudden weather event.