Hobart and Tasmania Vegetable Planting Calendar: What to Plant Now
Cool temperate calendar for Tasmania. 164 plants with monthly sow windows calibrated for local conditions.
This is our Hobart vegetable planting calendar, covering Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and the Huon Valley. It starts with what vegetables to plant now in Tasmania, then goes through the whole year, with sowing windows set for the cool temperate climate of Hobart and Tasmania. 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 calendar covers the whole state, and the postcode frost dates further down show how much Launceston and the north differ from Hobart.
Monthly Planting Calendar
Tasmania is cool-temperate with the shortest warm growing window in Australia. Across the region the average last frost is around early October. Hobart city is often frost free from late August: postcode records for Hobart (7000) give a median last frost of 28 August, and 9 years in 10 it is safe to plant from 19 September. Inland and higher areas can see frost into October and later. The warm months only run from November to March, about 3 to 4 months. Summer max 22 to 25°C, winter 2 to 12°C with regular hard frosts. Brassicas, cool-season greens, root crops, peas, berries and stone fruit thrive year-round or in long cool seasons. Warm fruiting crops (tomato, capsicum, eggplant, chilli, basil) need short-season varieties, greenhouse protection or early indoor starts. Tropical plants are unsuitable.
Want frost dates for your own postcode, not just the region? Try the Frost Lookup.
Month-by-month vegetable planting calendar for Tasmania
Every vegetable in our Hobart 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.
| Month | Vegetables to sow or plant | Count |
|---|---|---|
| January | Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Broccolini, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Collards, Daikon, Endive, Florence Fennel, Gai Lan, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Radicchio, Radish, Rocket, Silverbeet, Sorrel, Spring Onion, Swede, Tatsoi, Turnip, Watercress, Wombok | 31 |
| February | Beetroot, Bok Choy, Carrot, Chicory, Collards, Daikon, Endive, Gai Lan, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Peas, Radicchio, Radish, Rocket, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tatsoi, Turnip, Watercress | 27 |
| March | Bok Choy, Broad Beans, Gai Lan, Garlic, Good King Henry, Komatsuna, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Radish, Rocket, Shallot, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tatsoi, Turnip, Watercress | 19 |
| April | Broad Beans, Garlic, Good King Henry, Shallot, Spinach | 5 |
| May | Broad Beans, Garlic, Shallot, Spinach | 4 |
| June | Rhubarb | 1 |
| July | Onion, Rhubarb | 2 |
| August | Asparagus, Bok Choy, Broad Beans, Endive, Gai Lan, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion, Peas, Radish, Rhubarb, Rocket, Snow Peas, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tatsoi, Turnip | 23 |
| September | Asparagus, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Broccolini, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Celeriac, Celery, Chilli, Collards, Eggplant, Endive, Gai Lan, Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion, Parsnip, Peas, Pigface, Potato, Radish, Rhubarb, Rocket, Salsify, Scorzonera, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turnip, Watercress | 49 |
| October | Asparagus, Beans (bush), Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Celeriac, Celery, Chilli, Collards, Cucumber, Eggplant, Endive, Gai Lan, Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Parsnip, Peas, Pigface, Potato, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Radish, Rocket, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Onion, Squash, Sweet Corn, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turnip, Warrigal Greens, Watercress, Zucchini | 56 |
| November | Amaranth, Beans (bush), Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chicory, Collards, Cucumber, Daikon, Edamame, Endive, Florence Fennel, Gai Lan, Globe Artichoke, Good King Henry, Hamburg Parsley, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Lima (Butter) Beans, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Parsnip, Peas, Pigface, Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Radicchio, Radish, Rocket, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Silverbeet, Snow Peas, Sorrel, Spring Onion, Squash, Swede, Sweet Corn, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Warrigal Greens, Watercress, Wombok, Zucchini | 58 |
| December | Amaranth, Beans (bush), Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Collards, Cucumber, Daikon, Edamame, Endive, Florence Fennel, Gai Lan, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Lettuce, Lima (Butter) Beans, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Parsnip, Potato, Radicchio, Radish, Rocket, Scarlet Runner Bean, Silverbeet, Sorrel, Spring Onion, Squash, Swede, Sweet Corn, Tatsoi, Watercress, Wombok, Zucchini | 42 |
Hobart vegetable sowing chart
33 popular crops, with the months you can sow or plant them in Tasmania. 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.
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Sow or plant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Sep to Oct | ||||||||||||
| Capsicum | Sep to Oct | ||||||||||||
| Chilli | Sep to Oct | ||||||||||||
| Eggplant | Sep to Oct | ||||||||||||
| Zucchini | Oct to Dec | ||||||||||||
| Cucumber | Oct to Dec | ||||||||||||
| Pumpkin | Oct to Nov | ||||||||||||
| Sweet Corn | Oct to Dec | ||||||||||||
| Beans (bush) | Oct to Dec | ||||||||||||
| Peas | Feb and Aug to Nov | ||||||||||||
| Snow Peas | Feb and Aug to Nov | ||||||||||||
| Broad Beans | Mar to May and Aug to Sep | ||||||||||||
| Lettuce | Aug to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Spinach | Feb to May and Aug to Oct | ||||||||||||
| Silverbeet | Sep to Feb | ||||||||||||
| Kale | Sep to Feb | ||||||||||||
| Bok Choy | Aug to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Broccoli | Sep to Jan | ||||||||||||
| Cabbage | Sep to Jan | ||||||||||||
| Cauliflower | Nov to Jan | ||||||||||||
| Carrot | Sep to Feb | ||||||||||||
| Beetroot | Sep to Feb | ||||||||||||
| Radish | Aug to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Onion | Jul to Sep | ||||||||||||
| Garlic | Mar to May | ||||||||||||
| Leek | Aug to Nov | ||||||||||||
| Potato | Sep to Dec | ||||||||||||
| Sweet Potato | Not suited | ||||||||||||
| Basil | Nov to Dec | ||||||||||||
| Coriander | Sep to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Parsley | Sep to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Strawberry | Apr to May and Sep to Oct | ||||||||||||
| Watermelon | Not suited |
Local timing notes for Tasmania
Where timing in Tasmania 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.
- Tomato (Sep to Oct): Start seed indoors with warmth in September, then plant out after the last frost in early October. Choose early types like Stupice or Tommy Toe; a greenhouse lifts yields.
- Capsicum (Sep to Oct): Marginal. Sow indoors with bottom heat Sep to Oct, then plant out after the last frost in early October against a warm wall or in a greenhouse. Outdoors expect a light late crop.
- Chilli (Sep to Oct): Marginal. Sow indoors with heat Sep to Oct and plant out after the last frost in early October. Greenhouse or the hottest wall in the garden; compact early types only.
- Eggplant (Sep to Oct): Marginal. Sow indoors with heat Sep to Oct and plant out after the last frost in early October. Needs a greenhouse or very hot sheltered corner to fruit in cool Tasmanian summers.
- Zucchini (Oct to Dec): Sow Oct to Dec once soil passes 18C, or start indoors in Sep. Frost kills, but two plants still feed a family.
- Cucumber (Oct to Dec): Sow Oct to Dec, or start indoors Sep to Oct. The season is short, so a greenhouse or warm wall makes a big difference.
- Pumpkin (Oct to Nov): Sow Oct to Nov only. Choose fast varieties so fruit matures and cures before April frost.
- Sweet Corn (Oct to Dec): Sow Oct to Dec in the warmest spot. Grow early varieties only, because cool summers slow ripening. Block plant for pollination.
- Beans (bush) (Oct to Dec): Sow Oct to Dec once soil warms. Skip autumn sowing, because the season closes too early. Frost ends the crop in April.
- Peas (Feb and Aug to Nov): Sow Aug to Nov for the main crop and again in Feb for autumn picking. Plants take frost, flowers do not. A Tasmanian staple.
- Snow Peas (Feb and Aug to Nov): Sow Aug to Nov plus a Feb sowing for autumn. Long mild seasons mean months of picking. One of the easiest crops here.
- Broad Beans (Mar to May and Aug to Sep): Sow Mar to May to overwinter or Aug to Sep for a spring crop. A Tasmanian signature crop: frost improves pod set.
- Lettuce (Aug to Mar): Sow Aug to Mar, succession every 2 to 3 weeks. Mild summers mean little bolting. Winter sowings need a cloche or cold frame.
- Spinach (Feb to May and Aug to Oct): Sow Feb to May for autumn-winter and Aug to Oct for spring. Tasmania grows outstanding spinach. Skip midsummer.
- Silverbeet (Sep to Feb): Sow Sep to Feb. Plants stand through winter for picking. One of the most reliable crops in Tasmania.
- Kale (Sep to Feb): Sow Sep to Feb. Dec to Feb sowings give the main autumn-winter crop. Frost sweetens the leaves. Superb in Tasmania.
- Bok Choy (Aug to Mar): Sow Aug to Mar. Late summer sowings give the best autumn crops. Early spring sowings can bolt after cold nights.
- Broccoli (Sep to Jan): Sow Sep for a summer crop and Nov to Jan for the main autumn-winter harvest. Tasmania grows superb broccoli.
- Cabbage (Sep to Jan): Sow Sep for summer heads and Nov to Jan for autumn-winter. Long cool seasons grow dense sweet cabbages.
- Cauliflower (Nov to Jan): Sow Nov to Jan, transplant by Feb to Mar, harvest through winter. Needs the long cool run that Tasmania provides.
- Carrot (Sep to Feb): Sow Sep to Feb. Late sowings hold in the ground all winter and sweeten with frost. Tasmania grows superb carrots.
- Beetroot (Sep to Feb): Sow Sep to Feb. Late sowings store in the ground through winter.
- Radish (Aug to Mar): Sow Aug to Mar, a row every fortnight. Quick and trouble-free in the cool.
- Onion (Jul to Sep): Sow Jul to Sep. Long-day varieties suit Tasmania and bulb up in the long summer daylight. Harvest late summer.
- Garlic (Mar to May): Plant cloves Mar to May. Tasmania grows some of the best garlic in the country, because cold winters build big bulbs. Harvest Nov to Dec.
- Leek (Aug to Nov): Sow Aug to Nov, transplant pencil-thick seedlings in summer, harvest all winter. A Tasmanian staple.
- Potato (Sep to Dec): Plant certified seed potatoes Sep to Dec. Pink Eye can go in from late Aug near the coast. Hill against late frost. Prime potato country. See how to grow potatoes.
- Sweet Potato (not suited): Unsuitable. Slips need five warm months and Tasmanian summers are too cool for tubers to bulk up.
- Basil (Nov to Dec): Narrow window. Sow Nov to Dec in the warmest spot or a greenhouse. Cold nights below 10C stop it dead. Pot up before autumn.
- Coriander (Sep to Mar): Sow Sep to Mar. Cool summers mean far less bolting than the mainland. Coriander actually works here.
- Parsley (Sep to Mar): Sow Sep to Mar. Established plants stand through winter.
- Strawberry (Apr to May and Sep to Oct): Plant runners Apr to May or Sep to Oct. Cool ripening grows the sweetest strawberries in the country.
- Watermelon (not suited): Unsuitable outdoors. Needs months of real heat that Tasmania does not get. Greenhouse novelty at best.
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Frost dates and climate in Tasmania
Tasmania has a cool temperate climate. Across the region the average last spring frost falls around 5 October and the first autumn frost around 25 April, which leaves a growing season of about 202 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 Hobart and Tasmania:
- Hobart (7000): frost in 9 of the last 10 winters; typical last frost 28 August; safe for tender crops 9 years in 10 from 19 September; typical first frost 9 June; about 6 frosty mornings a year.
- Launceston (7250): frost in 10 of the last 10 winters; typical last frost 30 September; safe for tender crops 9 years in 10 from 4 November; typical first frost 4 May; about 29 frosty mornings a year.
- Devonport (7310): frost in 10 of the last 10 winters; typical last frost 16 August; safe for tender crops 9 years in 10 from 18 September; typical first frost 8 June; about 4 frosty mornings a year.
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.
Hobart planting seasons: a season-by-season guide
The calendar above, read by season. Counts and crop lists come straight from the Hobart sowing windows, so they change only when our data changes.
Spring in Tasmania (September to November)
70 vegetables can be sown at some point in spring. Sowing windows that open: in September, Tomato, Capsicum, Chilli, Eggplant, Silverbeet, Kale, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Beetroot and 16 more; in October, Zucchini, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Beans (bush), Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa, Scarlet Runner Bean, Squash and Warrigal Greens; in November, Cauliflower, Amaranth, Chicory, Daikon, Edamame, Florence Fennel, Lima (Butter) Beans, Popcorn, Radicchio, Swede and 1 more. Last chance before the season ends: September for Broad Beans, Onion and Rhubarb; October for Tomato, Capsicum, Chilli, Eggplant, Spinach, Asparagus, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke and Turnip. You can keep sowing Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Silverbeet, Kale, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Beetroot, Radish, Leek, Potato, Broccolini and 23 more through every month of it.
Summer in Tasmania (December to February)
46 vegetables can be sown at some point in summer. Sowing windows that open: in January, Turnip; in February, Peas, Snow Peas and Spinach. Last chance before the season ends: December for Zucchini, Cucumber, Sweet Corn, Beans (bush), Potato, Amaranth, Brussels Sprouts, Edamame, Lima (Butter) Beans, Parsnip and 2 more; January for Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccolini, Florence Fennel, Swede and Wombok. You can keep sowing Lettuce, Silverbeet, Kale, Bok Choy, Carrot, Beetroot, Radish, Chicory, Collards, Daikon, Endive, Gai Lan, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna and 9 more through every month of it.
Autumn in Tasmania (March to May)
19 vegetables can be sown at some point in autumn. Sowing windows that open: in March, Broad Beans, Garlic, Good King Henry and Shallot. Last chance before the season ends: March for Lettuce, Bok Choy, Radish, Gai Lan, Komatsuna, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Rocket, Sorrel and 4 more; April for Good King Henry. You can keep sowing Broad Beans, Spinach, Garlic and Shallot through every month of it.
Winter in Tasmania (June to August)
23 vegetables can be sown at some point in winter. Sowing windows that open: in June, Rhubarb; in July, Onion; in August, Peas, Snow Peas, Broad Beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Bok Choy, Radish, Leek, Asparagus, Endive and 11 more. You can keep sowing Rhubarb through every month of it. For more detail, see what to plant in winter in Tasmania and the best winter vegetables across Australia.
Tasmania-Specific Guides
Guides written specifically for Tasmania's cool climate, heavy frosts, and short growing season.
Short season, early varieties What to Plant in Winter
Garlic, broad beans, hardy crops Frost-Tolerant Vegetables
Crops that handle -5°C Start a Veggie Garden
Short season, soil warming Greenhouse Gardening
Extending Tasmania's short season
Growing Guides
In-depth guides for the most popular crops and techniques. These guides adapt to your region.
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- Sydney vegetable planting calendar
Sydney & Coastal NSW: warm temperate, effectively frost free. - Brisbane vegetable planting calendar
South East Queensland: subtropical, effectively frost free. - Northern Rivers vegetable planting calendar
Northern Rivers NSW: subtropical, effectively frost free. - Melbourne vegetable planting calendar
Melbourne & Victoria: cool temperate, frost window 10 September to 15 May. - Adelaide vegetable planting calendar
Adelaide & SA: Mediterranean, frost window 20 August to 1 June. - Perth vegetable planting calendar
Perth & WA: Mediterranean, effectively frost free. - Canberra vegetable planting calendar
Canberra & ACT: cool highlands, frost window 1 November to 10 April. - North Queensland vegetable planting calendar
North Queensland: tropical wet/dry, effectively frost free. - Darwin vegetable planting calendar
Darwin & Top End: tropical wet/dry, effectively frost free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I grow in Hobart?
Hobart has a cool maritime 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 Hobart?
You can start a vegetable garden in Hobart 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 Hobart's climate?
Hobart's cool maritime 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 Hobart's conditions.
What vegetables can I plant now in Tasmania?
It depends on the month. Going by our Hobart 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 Lettuce, Silverbeet, Kale, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage and Cauliflower; in autumn (Mar to May) you can sow Broad Beans, Spinach, Garlic, Good King Henry and Shallot; in winter (Jun to Aug) you can sow Peas, Snow Peas, Broad Beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Onion and Rhubarb. The What to plant in Tasmania 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 Tasmania?
Across Tasmania the average last spring frost is around 5 October and the first autumn frost around 25 April, a growing season of about 202 days. Postcode records for Hobart (7000) give a typical last frost of 28 August, and 9 years in 10 it is safe to plant tender crops from 19 September. Check your own postcode with the Frost Lookup.
When should I plant tomatoes in Tasmania?
Our Hobart calendar has tomatoes sown or planted September to October. Start seed indoors with warmth in September, then plant out after the last frost in early October. Choose early types like Stupice or Tommy Toe; a greenhouse lifts yields. More in when to plant tomatoes in Tasmania.
When should I plant potatoes in Tasmania?
Our Hobart calendar has potatoes sown or planted September to December. Plant certified seed potatoes Sep to Dec. Pink Eye can go in from late Aug near the coast. Hill against late frost. Prime potato country. More in how to grow potatoes.