Gardening in Australia — By State

Every Australian state has a different climate. Find your state for a tailored planting guide, seasonal tips, and the best crops for your region.

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New South Wales
Zone: Temperate · Capital: Sydney
NSW gardens span humid coastal temperate to cool tablelands and hot western plains. Sydney gardeners…
Key crops: Tomatoes, Citrus, Zucchini →
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Victoria
Zone: Cool · Capital: Melbourne
Victoria's variable climate — "four seasons in one day" — suits a wide range of cool and warm se…
Key crops: Broccoli, Kale, Garlic →
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Queensland
Zone: Subtropical · Capital: Brisbane
Queensland's subtropical climate means two growing seasons — a warm dry winter season for tomatoes…
Key crops: Tomatoes, Capsicum, Sweet potato →
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Western Australia
Zone: Temperate · Capital: Perth
Perth's Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers, cool wet winters — creates one of Australia's b…
Key crops: Tomatoes, Beans, Citrus →
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South Australia
Zone: Temperate · Capital: Adelaide
South Australia's Mediterranean-adjacent climate is ideal for stone fruit, wine grapes, olives, and …
Key crops: Garlic, Broccoli, Stone fruit →
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Tasmania
Zone: Cool · Capital: Hobart
Tasmania's cool temperate climate produces some of Australia's finest cool-season crops — potatoes…
Key crops: Potatoes, Apples, Berries →
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Australian Capital Territory
Zone: Cool · Capital: Canberra
Canberra's climate is one of Australia's most extreme — cold frosty winters and hot dry summers. B…
Key crops: Kale, Garlic, Broccoli →
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Northern Territory
Zone: Tropical · Capital: Darwin
The NT's two-season tropical climate — wet and dry — defines everything. The dry season (May–O…
Key crops: Pawpaw, Mango, Pineapple →
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