Australian climate guide

Temperate planting calendar

Four distinct seasons with mild winter frosts. This broad guide shows useful planting ideas throughout the year; use the postcode finder for a more specific starting point.

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August ideas

What to plant this month

Grow to Eat

CarrotSow direct • Full sun SpinachSow direct • Part sun TomatoStart in trays • Full sun LettuceSow or transplant • Part sun BeetrootSow direct • Full sun BroccoliStart in trays • Full sun RadishSow direct • Full sun PeasSow direct • Full sun SilverbeetSow or transplant • Full sun CorianderSow direct • Part sun Spring onionSow direct • Full sun KaleSow or transplant • Full sun CapsicumStart in trays • Full sun PotatoPlant seed potatoes • Full sun EggplantStart in trays • Full sun ChilliStart in trays • Full sun CabbageStart in trays • Full sun Bok choySow or transplant • Part sun

Grow for Beauty

NasturtiumSow direct • Full or part sun Sweet peaSow direct • Full sun PansyPlant seedlings • Part sun CalendulaSow direct • Full sun AlyssumSow or transplant • Full or part sun SnapdragonPlant seedlings • Full sun StockPlant seedlings • Full sun ViolaPlant seedlings • Part sun DahliaPlant tubers • Full sun GladiolusPlant corms • Full sun RosePlant a bare-root tree • Full sun FoxgloveSow or transplant • Part sun

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January37 broad-calendar options

February65 broad-calendar options

March96 broad-calendar options

April96 broad-calendar options

May96 broad-calendar options

June66 broad-calendar options

July55 broad-calendar options

August69 broad-calendar options

September127 broad-calendar options

October81 broad-calendar options

November72 broad-calendar options

December26 broad-calendar options

Counts cover both Grow to Eat and Grow for Beauty. Weather, frost, altitude and exact variety can move the best date by several weeks.