Canberra's climate is one of Australia's most extreme — cold frosty winters and hot dry summers. But the long cool spring and autumn create excellent growing windows for a wide range of crops.
What to sow or plant right now in your Australian Capital Territory garden.
In Canberra, plant tomato seedlings from late September through November after the last frost risk has passed. Starting seeds indoors 8 weeks earlier (July–August) gives you a head start.
Australian Capital Territory is primarily a Cool climate zone. Continental/cool temperate. Cold winters with regular frosts, hot dry summers. Very low humidity. This determines your planting windows, frost dates, and which crops thrive.
The most reliable vegetables for Australian Capital Territory gardeners are Kale, Garlic, Broccoli, Strawberries. These are well-suited to the local climate and produce reliably for home gardeners of all experience levels.
Month-by-month guide for the Cool zone
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