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In the garden now (2 November 2026)
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TomatoesPeppersCucumbersZucchiniPumpkinsSweet cornGreen beansLettuceSpinachKaleCabbageBroccoliCarrotsBeetsRadishesOnionsPotatoesSwiss chardBasilCilantroParsley
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Adelaide planting calendar
Bars show when each crop can go in and when a planting from that window is ready. Hover or tap a crop for details.
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Dates by crop
| Crop | Sow indoors | Sow / plant outdoors | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Aug 7 – Sep 11 | Oct 2 – Mar 2 plant out | Dec 17 – Jun 12 |
| Pepper | Aug 16 – Sep 20 | Oct 25 – Feb 26 plant out | Jan 3 – Jun 12 |
| Eggplant (aubergine) | Aug 28 – Oct 2 | Nov 6 – Feb 22 plant out | Jan 15 – Jun 12 |
| Cucumber | Sep 15 – Oct 12 | Oct 13 – Mar 15 sow | Dec 11 – Jun 12 |
| Zucchini (courgette) | Sep 4 – Oct 1 | Oct 2 – Mar 19 sow | Nov 30 – Jun 12 |
| Pumpkin and winter squash | Sep 4 – Oct 1 | Oct 2 – Feb 18 sow | Jan 10 – Sep 10 |
| Watermelon | Oct 9 – Nov 5 | Nov 6 – Feb 5 sow | Jan 18 – May 20 |
| Sweet corn | – | Sep 5 – Feb 24 sow | Dec 15 – Jun 12 |
| Green beans | – | Oct 2 – Mar 15 sow | Dec 4 – Jun 12 |
| Peas | – | Feb 17 – Oct 12 sow | Apr 7 – Dec 29 |
| Lettuce | Dec 30 – Jan 27 | Feb 3 – Nov 17 sow | Mar 12 – Jan 20 |
| Spinach | – | Mar 6 – Nov 4 sow | Apr 9 – Jan 4 |
| Kale | – | Jan 1 – Dec 31 sow | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Cabbage | Nov 2 – Dec 7 | Dec 21 – Dec 7 plant out | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Broccoli | Nov 8 – Dec 13 | Dec 27 – Dec 13 plant out | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Carrots | – | Jan 1 – Dec 31 sow | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Beets (beetroot) | – | Jan 1 – Dec 31 sow | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Radishes | – | Feb 16 – Nov 30 sow | Mar 9 – Jan 3 |
| Onions | Oct 23 – Nov 27 | Jan 1 – Dec 31 plant out | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Garlic | Garlic needs about six weeks below 10 °C to form bulbs; winters here are too mild for most varieties. | ||
| Potatoes | – | Jan 1 – Dec 31 sow | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Swiss chard | – | Jan 1 – Dec 31 sow | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Basil | Sep 13 – Oct 11 | Oct 25 – Apr 4 plant out | Nov 26 – Jun 12 |
| Cilantro (coriander) | – | Feb 8 – Nov 22 sow | Mar 10 – Jan 18 |
| Parsley | – | Jan 1 – Dec 31 sow | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
Dates are for a typical year and the middle of the window is the safest. Sow a little at a time across a window rather than all at once. Cold snaps, heat waves, frost pockets and city warmth all shift the real dates; watch the forecast.
Frost dates in Adelaide
Frost is rare in Adelaide: fewer than half of winters have one, going by the average winter lows. Heat and the dry or wet season matter more here than frost; the calendar works around them.
Source: Estimated from TerraClimate 1991–2020 climate normals (typical error about a week; how).
Climate at a glance
- Hardiness zone
- 10a estimate
- Average coldest winter night
- 1°C34°F
- Warmest month
- January, highs 29°C84°F
- Coldest month
- July, lows 7°C45°F
- Crops with an outdoor window
- 24 of 25
The zone follows the USDA scheme: bands of the average lowest temperature of the year, 10 °F wide, split into a and b halves. Estimated from monthly climate normals; about one city in ten we checked comes out a full half-zone off. It tells you which perennials survive winter, not when to sow.
Temperature and rain by month
Average highAverage lowRainFreezing point
| Month | High | Low | Mean | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84°F | 16°C61°F | 22°C72°F | 20 mm0.8 in |
| February | 29°C83°F | 16°C61°F | 22°C72°F | 16 mm0.6 in |
| March | 26°C78°F | 14°C58°F | 20°C68°F | 25 mm1.0 in |
| April | 22°C72°F | 12°C54°F | 17°C63°F | 40 mm1.6 in |
| May | 19°C66°F | 10°C50°F | 14°C58°F | 56 mm2.2 in |
| June | 16°C61°F | 8°C46°F | 12°C53°F | 65 mm2.6 in |
| July | 15°C59°F | 7°C45°F | 11°C52°F | 69 mm2.7 in |
| August | 16°C62°F | 8°C46°F | 12°C54°F | 58 mm2.3 in |
| September | 19°C66°F | 9°C49°F | 14°C57°F | 60 mm2.4 in |
| October | 22°C72°F | 11°C51°F | 16°C62°F | 40 mm1.6 in |
| November | 25°C77°F | 13°C55°F | 19°C66°F | 34 mm1.3 in |
| December | 27°C80°F | 14°C58°F | 21°C69°F | 30 mm1.2 in |
Monthly averages 1991–2020 from TerraClimate (about 4 km grid).