What vegetables should I plant right now?

What you plant this month depends entirely on your climate zone in Australia. In subtropical Brisbane, April is prime for garlic and root crops, while cold-highland Canberra may already have snow. Check your Australian postcode or region to see which vegetables are plantable this month without greenhouse protection — the calendar updates daily to reflect your specific growing window.

What to plant this month in Queensland?

Queensland has diverse climate zones from subtropical Brisbane to cooler highlands. In subtropical areas around Dayboro and Brisbane, April is ideal for planting garlic, onions, brassicas (cabbage, broccoli), and cool-season leafy greens. Identify your specific zone to see which crops suit your microclimate — each vegetable has different soil temperature and frost date requirements across the state.

Why do planting times differ between Australian regions?

Australia's vast climate range means planting seasons vary dramatically. Subtropical Brisbane plants winter crops in autumn when cooler weather arrives, while cool highlands follow a different cycle tied to frost dates and growing season length. Your location's latitude, altitude, and ocean proximity determine your unique 12-month planting window — that's why a single national calendar doesn't work.

Can I plant vegetables in autumn in Australia?

Yes, autumn is one of the best planting seasons in Australia — but only for cool-season crops in many zones. Subtropical areas like Brisbane enter their prime planting window in autumn (March–May) for garlic, brassicas, and leafy greens. Temperate zones can also plant then, though frost dates vary by location. Check your specific climate zone to see which vegetables suit your autumn window.

What's the difference between planting in subtropical vs temperate Australia?

Subtropical zones like Brisbane have a longer growing season with two main planting windows (spring and autumn), while temperate zones have a shorter summer-focused window. Frost dates are critical: subtropical areas may have none or only light frosts, whereas cooler regions like Canberra experience hard frosts that kill tender crops. Your zone determines soil temperature thresholds, frost risk, and which crops survive outdoors.

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Which part of Australia are you in? The planting calendar is wildly different between zones — subtropical Brisbane plants its garlic in April, cold-highland Canberra is already shovelling snow by then.

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Pick your zone above. The panel shows the vegetables suited to plant in your zone THIS month without greenhouse protection. Each chip links to a full growing guide for that crop in your zone — including soil temperature, companion plants, and how long until harvest.

The 12-month calendar below each result shows which months work for each crop across the year, so you can plan ahead.

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