What to Plant in January, Sydney & Coastal NSW
58 crops you can sow in January across Sydney & Coastal NSW.
In Season This Month
Fruit (19)
Banana
Black Sapote
Bunya Nut
Custard Apple
Davidson Plum
Dragon Fruit
Guava
Jaboticaba
Kakadu Plum
Longan
Loquat
Mandarin
Mango
Midyim Berry
Passionfruit
Pawpaw
Pineapple
Star Fruit
TamarilloHerb (12)
Basil
Bay Laurel
Chives
Curry Leaf
Lemon Myrtle
Lemon Verbena
Lemongrass
Native Ginger
Parsley
Shiso (Perilla)
Vietnamese Coriander
Vietnamese MintFruiting (9)
Leafy (9)
Amaranth
Brazilian Spinach
Kang Kong
Lettuce
Malabar Spinach
Pigface
Silverbeet
Warrigal Greens
Water Morning GloryMicro (4)
Mushroom (2)
Root (2)
Flower (1)
All January Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth | Leafy | 30d | 30cm | Corn, Onion |
| Banana | Fruit | 450d | 300cm | Sweet potato |
| 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 |
| Black Sapote | Fruit | 1825d | 800cm | Tropical fruit trees |
| Brazilian Spinach | Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — |
 Broccoli Sprouts | Micro | 7d | 1cm | — |
| Bunya Nut | Fruit | 5475d | 1500cm | Native plants |
| Chives | Herb | 75d | 15cm | Carrot, Tomato |
 Cucumber | Fruiting | 60d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Nasturtium |
| Curry Leaf | Herb | 365d | 200cm | — |
| Custard Apple | Fruit | 1095d | 600cm | — |
| Davidson Plum | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Native plants |
| Dragon Fruit | Fruit | 540d | 200cm | — |
| Guava | Fruit | 540d | 400cm | — |
| Jaboticaba | Fruit | 2555d | 400cm | Tropical fruit trees |
| Kakadu Plum | Fruit | 1825d | 600cm | Native plants |
| Kang Kong | Leafy | 45d | 20cm | — |
 Lablab | Fruiting | 70d | 30cm | Corn, Sunflower |
| Lemon Myrtle | Herb | 365d | 300cm | Native plants, Finger lime |
| Lemon Verbena | Herb | 90d | 100cm | Tomato, Beans |
| Lemongrass | Herb | 180d | 80cm | — |
| Lettuce | Leafy | 55d | 25cm | Carrot, Radish, Chives |
| Longan | Fruit | 1460d | 800cm | Lychee, Mango |
| Loquat | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Fruit trees |
| Malabar Spinach | Leafy | 50d | 40cm | Corn, Beans |
| Mandarin | Fruit | 1095d | 400cm | Nasturtium, Marigold |
| Mango | Fruit | 1095d | 800cm | — |
| Midyim Berry | Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants, Lemon myrtle |
| Native Ginger | Herb | 365d | 60cm | Native plants, Davidson plum |
 Okra | Fruiting | 75d | 40cm | Basil, Capsicum |
 Oyster Mushroom | Mushroom | 21d | — | — |
| Parsley | Herb | 80d | 20cm | Tomato, Carrot |
| Passionfruit | Fruit | 400d | 200cm | — |
| Pawpaw | Fruit | 300d | 200cm | — |
 Pea Shoots | Micro | 12d | 1cm | — |
| Pigface | Leafy | 60d | 40cm | — |
| Pineapple | Fruit | 540d | 60cm | — |
 Radish Sprouts | Micro | 8d | 1cm | — |
 Shiitake | Mushroom | 60d | — | — |
| Shiso (Perilla) | Herb | 50d | 30cm | Eggplant, Tomato |
| Silverbeet | Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Beans, Onion, Lettuce |
 Snake Beans | Fruiting | 55d | 20cm | Carrot, Corn |
| Star Fruit | Fruit | 730d | 600cm | — |
 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 | — |
| Vietnamese Coriander | Herb | 40d | 30cm | Chilli, Eggplant |
| Vietnamese Mint | Herb | 60d | 30cm | — |
| Warrigal Greens | Leafy | 60d | 60cm | — |
 Water Chestnut | Root | 180d | 30cm | Kangkong, Taro |
| Water Morning Glory | Leafy | 30d | 20cm | Kangkong, Taro |
 Watermelon | Fruiting | 90d | 150cm | Corn, Nasturtium |
 Zucchini | Fruiting | 60d | 80cm | Nasturtium, Corn, Beans |
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Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in January in Sydney?
January in Sydney is summer, so focus on crops suited to warm 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 Sydney garden alive in the January 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 January in Sydney?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In January in Sydney, 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.
Do I need to adjust my planting for coastal vs western Sydney in January?
Yes. Coastal Sydney stays a few degrees milder than western Sydney, which gets hotter in summer and cooler in winter. Western Sydney gardeners may need more shade protection in summer and can plant warm-season crops a week or two earlier in spring. Coastal gardens benefit from the moderating ocean breeze.