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Adelaide Vegetable Planting Calendar: What to Plant Now

Mediterranean calendar for Adelaide & SA. 206 plants with monthly sow windows calibrated for local conditions.

This is our Adelaide vegetable planting calendar, covering Adelaide, the Barossa, the Fleurieu Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills. It starts with what vegetables to plant now in Adelaide, then goes through the whole year, with sowing windows set for the Mediterranean climate of Adelaide and South Australia. Further down you will find a sowing chart for popular vegetables, local timing notes, frost dates by postcode and a season-by-season guide, all from the same data that runs the Planting Season app. The same calendar works as a South Australia vegetable planting calendar for the settled districts around Adelaide; check the postcode frost dates further down if you garden in the Barossa or the Hills.

El Niño spring 2026: a hotter, drier spring is likely. See the Adelaide El Niño guide for what to plant, what to hold for autumn, and how to save water.
Grocery prices up? See which crops beat supermarket prices in your region this month, with pots and potting mix counted, in the Grow and Save calculator.

What to plant in Adelaide now

October 2026: these are the vegetables to plant now in Adelaide and South Australia, straight from our Adelaide planting calendar. 39 vegetables and 19 herbs can be sown or planted this month.

Fruiting vegetables (24)

Leafy greens (5)

Brassicas (0)

Nothing to sow this month

Root vegetables (10)

Herbs (19)

Last month to sow: Capsicum, Chilli, Eggplant, Lettuce, Amaranth, Bay Laurel, Ginger, Jerusalem Artichoke, Lemon Balm, Lemon Myrtle, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Tarragon, Thyme and Turmeric.
Window opens next month: Brussels Sprouts, Cowpeas (Southern Peas), Lablab and Snake Beans.

See all 100 crops for October in Adelaide, including fruit and flowers β†’

Monthly Planting Calendar

Adelaide and Perth share a hot-dry Mediterranean climate (KΓΆppen Csa/Csb) with extreme December to February heat (30 to 40Β°C) and low rainfall. Cool-season vegetables (lettuce, spinach, brassicas, peas) bolt and turn bitter in summer heat, so shift sowing to March to August. Warm-season fruiting crops (tomato, capsicum, chilli, basil, cucumber) must establish before summer heat arrives via earlier spring sowing (Aug to Oct). Tropical fruits are unsuitable; Mediterranean crops (citrus, figs, olives, grapes) thrive with no adjustment needed.

Want frost dates for your own postcode, not just the region? Try the Frost Lookup.

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Month-by-month vegetable planting calendar for Adelaide

Every vegetable in our Adelaide calendar, grouped by the month you can sow or plant it. Each month links to its full page with herbs, fruit, spacing, harvest times and companions.

MonthVegetables to sow or plantCount
JanuaryBeans (bush), Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Silverbeet, Spring Onion, Sweet Corn7
FebruaryBeans (bush), Beetroot, Broccoli, Broccolini, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Florence Fennel, Hamburg Parsley, Parsnip, Radicchio, Salsify, Scorzonera, Silverbeet, Spring Onion, Swede, Wombok17
MarchBeetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Broccolini, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Collards, Daikon, Endive, Fennel, Florence Fennel, Gai Lan, Garlic, Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Hamburg Parsley, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion, Parsnip, Peas, Radicchio, Radish, Rhubarb, Rocket, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Swede, Tatsoi, Turnip, Watercress, Wombok45
AprilBeetroot, Bok Choy, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Broccolini, Cabbage, Carrot, Chicory, Collards, Daikon, Endive, Fennel, Florence Fennel, Gai Lan, Garlic, Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Hamburg Parsley, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion, Parsnip, Peas, Pigface, Radicchio, Radish, Rhubarb, Rocket, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Swede, Tatsoi, Turnip, Watercress, Wombok47
MayBeetroot, Bok Choy, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Broccolini, Cabbage, Carrot, Chicory, Collards, Daikon, Endive, Fennel, Florence Fennel, Gai Lan, Garlic, Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Hamburg Parsley, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion, Peas, Pigface, Radicchio, Radish, Rhubarb, Rocket, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Swede, Tatsoi, Turnip, Watercress, Wombok46
JuneBeetroot, Bok Choy, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Broccolini, Cabbage, Carrot, Chicory, Collards, Daikon, Endive, Fennel, Florence Fennel, Gai Lan, Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion, Peas, Pigface, Radicchio, Radish, Rhubarb, Rocket, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallot, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Swede, Tatsoi, Turnip, Watercress, Wombok46
JulyAsparagus, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Broccolini, Cabbage, Carrot, Chicory, Collards, Daikon, Endive, Fennel, Gai Lan, Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion, Peas, Pigface, Radicchio, Radish, Rhubarb, Rocket, Salsify, Scorzonera, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tatsoi, Turnip, Watercress, Wombok44
AugustAsparagus, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broad Beans, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Celeriac, Celery, Chilli, Collards, Daikon, Eggplant, Endive, Fennel, Gai Lan, Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Komatsuna, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion, Parsnip, Peas, Pigface, Potato, Quinoa, Radish, Rhubarb, Rocket, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turnip, Watercress45
SeptemberAmaranth, Asparagus, Beans (bush), Beetroot, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Celeriac, Celery, Chilli, Choko, Collards, Cucumber, Eggplant, Endive, Gai Lan, Ginger, Globe Artichoke, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Komatsuna, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion, Parsnip, Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Radish, Rocket, Rockmelon, Scarlet Runner Bean, Silverbeet, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Squash, Sweet Corn, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Warrigal Greens, Watercress, Watermelon, Zucchini51
OctoberAmaranth, Beans (bush), Beetroot, Bitter Melon, Capsicum, Celeriac, Celery, Chilli, Choko, Cucumber, Edamame, Eggplant, Ginger, Jerusalem Artichoke, Jicama (Yam Bean), Lettuce, Lima (Butter) Beans, Luffa, Okra, Peanuts, Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Queensland Arrowroot, Rockmelon, Rosella, Scarlet Runner Bean, Silverbeet, Sorghum, Spring Onion, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Warrigal Greens, Watermelon, Zucchini39
NovemberBeans (bush), Beetroot, Bitter Melon, Brussels Sprouts, Celeriac, Celery, Choko, Cowpeas (Southern Peas), Cucumber, Edamame, Jicama (Yam Bean), Lablab, Lima (Butter) Beans, Luffa, Okra, Peanuts, Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Queensland Arrowroot, Rockmelon, Rosella, Scarlet Runner Bean, Silverbeet, Snake Beans, Sorghum, Spring Onion, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatillo, Tomato, Warrigal Greens, Watermelon, Zucchini35
DecemberBeans (bush), Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Cowpeas (Southern Peas), Cucumber, Edamame, Lablab, Lima (Butter) Beans, Popcorn, Queensland Arrowroot, Silverbeet, Snake Beans, Sorghum, Spring Onion, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Warrigal Greens, Zucchini18

Adelaide vegetable sowing chart

33 popular crops, with the months you can sow or plant them in Adelaide. Shaded months are open sowing windows, and the last column spells them out. Seed started indoors or in trays counts as a sowing where our data says so.

CropJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSow or plant
TomatoAug to Nov
CapsicumAug to Oct
ChilliAug to Oct
EggplantAug to Oct
ZucchiniSep to Dec
CucumberSep to Jan
PumpkinSep to Nov
Sweet CornSep to Jan
Beans (bush)Sep to Feb
PeasMar to Aug
Snow PeasMar to Aug
Broad BeansApr to Aug
LettuceApr to Oct
SpinachMar to Sep
Silverbeetall year
KaleMar to Sep
Bok ChoyMar to Sep
BroccoliFeb to Jul
CabbageMar to Sep
CauliflowerDec to Mar
CarrotFeb to Sep
BeetrootFeb to Nov
RadishMar to Sep
OnionMar to Sep
GarlicMar to May
LeekMar to Jul
PotatoAug to Nov
Sweet PotatoOct to Dec
BasilSep to Jan
CorianderMar to Aug
ParsleyMar to Sep
StrawberryJun to Aug
WatermelonSep to Nov

Local timing notes for Adelaide

Where timing in Adelaide differs from the baseline calendar, our data carries a local note. These are the same notes the app and the plant pages show for this region, and they explain the shape of the chart above.

Browse by Category

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Frost dates and climate in Adelaide

Adelaide & SA has a Mediterranean climate. Across the region the average last spring frost falls around 20 August and the first autumn frost around 1 June, which leaves a growing season of about 285 days for frost-tender crops such as tomatoes, beans, pumpkins and basil. Those are regional midpoints: a frost pocket, a slope or a warm wall can shift your own dates by weeks.

Frost is local, so here is what the postcode records show for a few places across Adelaide and South Australia:

Enter your own postcode in the Frost Lookup for your typical last and first frost. Postcode figures: SILO (Queensland Government), daily minimum temperatures 2011 to 2020, CC BY 4.0.

Adelaide planting seasons: a season-by-season guide

The calendar above, read by season. Counts and crop lists come straight from the Adelaide sowing windows, so they change only when our data changes.

Spring in Adelaide (September to November)

66 vegetables can be sown at some point in spring. Sowing windows that open: in September, Zucchini, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Beans (bush), Watermelon, Amaranth, Choko, Ginger, Popcorn and 5 more; in October, Sweet Potato, Bitter Melon, Edamame, Jicama (Yam Bean), Lima (Butter) Beans, Luffa, Okra, Peanuts, Queensland Arrowroot, Rosella and 1 more; in November, Brussels Sprouts, Cowpeas (Southern Peas), Lablab and Snake Beans. Last chance before the season ends: September for Spinach, Kale, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Onion, Asparagus, Collards, Endive and 13 more; October for Capsicum, Chilli, Eggplant, Lettuce, Amaranth, Ginger, Jerusalem Artichoke and Turmeric. You can keep sowing Tomato, Zucchini, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Beans (bush), Silverbeet, Beetroot, Potato, Watermelon, Celeriac, Celery, Choko, Popcorn and 6 more through every month of it.

Summer in Adelaide (December to February)

31 vegetables can be sown at some point in summer. Sowing windows that open: in December, Cauliflower; in February, Broccoli, Carrot, Beetroot, Broccolini, Chicory, Florence Fennel, Hamburg Parsley, Parsnip, Radicchio, Salsify and 3 more. Last chance before the season ends: December for Zucchini, Sweet Potato, Cowpeas (Southern Peas), Edamame, Lablab, Lima (Butter) Beans, Popcorn, Queensland Arrowroot, Snake Beans, Sorghum and 1 more; January for Cucumber, Sweet Corn and Brussels Sprouts. You can keep sowing Beans (bush), Silverbeet, Cauliflower and Spring Onion through every month of it.

Autumn in Adelaide (March to May)

48 vegetables can be sown at some point in autumn. Sowing windows that open: in March, Peas, Snow Peas, Spinach, Kale, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Radish, Onion, Garlic, Leek and 19 more; in April, Broad Beans, Lettuce and Pigface. Last chance before the season ends: March for Cauliflower; April for Parsnip. You can keep sowing Peas, Snow Peas, Spinach, Silverbeet, Kale, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Beetroot, Radish, Onion, Garlic, Leek and 29 more through every month of it.

Winter in Adelaide (June to August)

58 vegetables can be sown at some point in winter. Sowing windows that open: in June, Horseradish; in July, Asparagus; in August, Tomato, Capsicum, Chilli, Eggplant, Potato, Celeriac, Celery, Jerusalem Artichoke, Parsnip, Quinoa and 1 more. Last chance before the season ends: June for Florence Fennel, Shallot and Swede; July for Broccoli, Leek, Broccolini, Chicory, Hamburg Parsley, Kohlrabi, Radicchio, Salsify, Scorzonera and Wombok. You can keep sowing Peas, Snow Peas, Broad Beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Silverbeet, Kale, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Carrot, Beetroot, Radish, Onion, Collards and 19 more through every month of it. For more detail, see what to plant in winter in Adelaide and the best winter vegetables across Australia.

Adelaide-Specific Guides

Guides written specifically for Adelaide and SA's Mediterranean climate, water management, and seasonal timing.

When to Plant Tomatoes
Hills vs Plains, dry heat varieties
What to Plant in Winter
Cool-wet season, brassicas, garlic
Growing Mediterranean Crops
Olives, figs, grapes, artichokes
Start a Veggie Garden
Clay, sand, and water-wise setup
Water-Wise Gardening
Drip, mulch, greywater, wicking

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Growing Guides

In-depth guides for the most popular crops and techniques. These guides adapt to your region.

How to Grow Potatoes
Varieties, planting times, containers
What to Grow in Autumn
Region-by-region autumn planting
How to Grow Sugar Snap Peas
Varieties, companions, pests
How to Grow Carrots
Soil prep, varieties, germination
How to Grow Perpetual Spinach
Cut-and-come-again for months
How to Build a Raised Bed
Materials, soil mix, sizing
How to Grow Celery
3 varieties, blanching, timing
How to Grow Butternut Pumpkin
Pollination, curing, storage
How to Grow Roma Tomatoes
Sauce, sun-dried, passata
Preserving Tomatoes
4 methods, yield guides
How to Grow Strawberries
Runners, varieties, netting
How to Grow Basil
Pinching, pesto, bolting tips
How to Grow Garlic
Softneck vs hardneck, curing
How to Grow Beans
Bush and climbing, succession sowing
How to Grow Cucumbers
Trellising, pollination, varieties
How to Grow Capsicum
Seed raising, warm soil tips
How to Grow Lettuce
Succession sowing, varieties
How to Grow Watermelon
Pollination, ripeness testing
How to Grow Shallots
Planting, dividing, harvesting
How to Grow Coriander
Slow-bolt varieties, timing
How to Grow Figs
Pruning, netting, varieties
How to Grow Lemons
Feeding, gall wasp, containers
How to Grow Mangoes
Grafted trees, fruit fly defence
How to Grow Oranges
Navel, Valencia, pest management
How to Grow Mulberry
Pruning, size control, netting
How to Grow Raspberries
Cane management, variety picks
How to Grow Passionfruit
Trellis, feeding, woody vine fix
How to Grow Ginger
Rhizomes, containers, storage
How to Grow Avocado
Grafted trees, dwarf varieties
How to Grow Chillies
Seed raising, overwintering
Pest Management Guide
Organic controls, prevention
Pruning Guide
Fruit trees, herbs, timing
Composting Guide
Hot, cold, tumbler, worm farm
Fertilising Guide
NPK basics, feeding schedules
Companion Planting Guide
Charts, pairings, science
Seed Raising Guide
Trays, heat mats, transplanting
Mulching Guide
Types, application, benefits
Propagation Guide
Cuttings, layering, division

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Planting calendars for other Australian cities

Gardening somewhere else? Each region has its own sowing windows, frost dates and month pages. For a national overview, see what vegetables to plant now across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I grow in Adelaide?

Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate that supports a wide range of edible plants year-round. You can grow vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, and native edibles. The key is choosing the right crops for each season and planting at the right time. Use the monthly guides above to see exactly what to plant each month.

When is the best time to start a vegetable garden in Adelaide?

You can start a vegetable garden in Adelaide any time of year. Autumn and spring are the easiest seasons for beginners because temperatures are mild and many crops thrive. Pick a spot with at least six hours of sun, prepare your soil with compost, and choose crops from the current month's planting list.

What grows best in Adelaide's climate?

Adelaide's Mediterranean climate suits a specific range of crops each season. Use the monthly planting calendars above to find the best crops for right now. Each listing includes sowing windows, spacing, harvest timing, and companion planting suggestions tailored to Adelaide's conditions.

What vegetables can I plant now in Adelaide?

It depends on the month. Going by our Adelaide calendar, in spring (Sep to Nov) you can sow Tomato, Capsicum, Chilli, Eggplant, Zucchini, Cucumber and Pumpkin; in summer (Dec to Feb) you can sow Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Beans (bush), Silverbeet, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Spring Onion; in autumn (Mar to May) you can sow Peas, Snow Peas, Broad Beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Silverbeet and Kale; in winter (Jun to Aug) you can sow Peas, Snow Peas, Broad Beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Silverbeet and Kale. The What to plant in Adelaide now section at the top of this page always shows the current month, and each month page lists every crop.

When is the last frost in Adelaide?

Across Adelaide & SA the average last spring frost is around 20 August and the first autumn frost around 1 June, a growing season of about 285 days. Postcode records for Adelaide CBD (5000) show no frost in 2011 to 2020. Check your own postcode with the Frost Lookup.

When should I plant tomatoes in Adelaide?

Our Adelaide calendar has tomatoes sown or planted August to November. Sow Aug to Sep undercover, transplant from mid Oct once frost has passed and soil hits 16C. Oct to Nov sowings still crop well on the plains. More in when to plant tomatoes in Adelaide.

When should I plant potatoes in Adelaide?

Our Adelaide calendar has potatoes sown or planted August to November. Plant certified seed potatoes Aug to Nov; watch late frosts in Aug, especially in the Hills. Autumn planting risks frosted tops in winter. More in how to grow potatoes.