What to Plant in December, South East Queensland

74 crops ready to sow in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.

Part of our Brisbane and SEQ vegetable planting calendar, with a sowing chart for popular crops, frost dates and a season-by-season guide.

December is in SEQ's warm, wet season (October to March). Focus on heat-loving crops: fruiting vegetables, tropical herbs, and summer greens.

Leafy Greens

Silverbeet

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 60 days to harvest

Watercress

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 40 days to harvest

Kang Kong

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 45 days to harvest

Leafy Beginner Pro

Brazilian Spinach

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Leafy Beginner Pro

Amaranth

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 30 days to harvest

Malabar Spinach

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 50 days to harvest

Warrigal Greens

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Pigface

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Leafy Beginner Pro

Fruiting Vegetables

Capsicum

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 100 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Eggplant

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 100 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Zucchini

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Squash

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 65 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Cucumber

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Edamame

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 80 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Chilli

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 90 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Pumpkin

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 120 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Sweet Corn

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 90 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Okra

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 75 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Watermelon

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 90 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Rockmelon

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan · 85 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Snake Beans

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 55 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Bitter Melon

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 70 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Luffa

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 120 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Winged Beans

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 65 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Popcorn

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 120 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Sorghum

Sow: Oct, Nov, Dec · 120 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Lablab

Sow: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan · 70 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Peanuts

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 140 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Cowpeas (Southern Peas)

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 70 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Lima (Butter) Beans

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan · 90 days to harvest

Fruiting Intermediate

Root Vegetables

Queensland Arrowroot

Sow: Oct, Nov, Dec · 300 days to harvest

Spring Onion

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 60 days to harvest

Sweet Potato

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 150 days to harvest

Taro

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 270 days to harvest

Root Intermediate

Water Chestnut

Sow: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan · 180 days to harvest

Root Intermediate

Herbs

Basil

Sow: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 65 days to harvest

Parsley

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 80 days to harvest

Chives

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 75 days to harvest

Thai Basil

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 60 days to harvest

Lemongrass

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 180 days to harvest

Vietnamese Mint

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr · 60 days to harvest

Galangal

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 300 days to harvest

Curry Leaf

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 365 days to harvest

Herb Beginner Pro

Lemon Verbena

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr · 90 days to harvest

Shiso (Perilla)

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 50 days to harvest

Bay Laurel

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr · 365 days to harvest

Herb Beginner Pro

Lemon Myrtle

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 365 days to harvest

Herb Beginner Pro

Native Ginger

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 365 days to harvest

Herb Beginner Pro

Aloe Vera

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 365 days to harvest

Fruit Trees & Vines

Sapodilla

Sow: Oct, Nov, Dec · 365 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate

Soursop

Sow: Oct, Nov, Dec · 1095 days to harvest

Passionfruit

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr · 400 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate

Pawpaw

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 300 days to harvest

Banana

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 450 days to harvest

Dragon Fruit

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 365 days to harvest

Guava

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 1095 days to harvest

Fruit Beginner Pro

Mango

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 1095 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Pineapple

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 540 days to harvest

Tamarillo

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 540 days to harvest

Fruit Beginner Pro

Star Fruit

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 300 days to harvest

Fruit Beginner Pro

Custard Apple

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 730 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Davidson Plum

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 1095 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Longan

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 730 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Jackfruit

Sow: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 730 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Midyim Berry

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 365 days to harvest

Fruit Beginner Pro

Kakadu Plum

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 1825 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Loquat

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 365 days to harvest

Black Sapote

Sow: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 1825 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Jaboticaba

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 1095 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate Pro

Riberry

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 730 days to harvest

Honeydew Melon

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan · 100 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate

Companion Flowers

Zinnia

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 60 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Cosmos

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb · 60 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Sunflower

Sow: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar · 80 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in December in Brisbane?

In December, Brisbane gardeners can sow Silverbeet, Capsicum, Eggplant, Zucchini, Cucumber and 69 more crops. December is in SEQ's warm, wet season (October to March). Focus on heat-loving crops: fruiting vegetables, tropical herbs, and summer greens.

How many crops can I grow in December in SEQ?

There are 74 crops suitable for sowing in December across South East Queensland, including 52 in the free tier and 22 in Pro.

Is December a good time to start a garden in Brisbane?

December works well for heat-loving crops in SEQ.

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