When to Plant Angelica in Sydney, Warm Temperate Guide

Sow March to May and September to November. Right now in October you can sow.

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A cool-climate biennial that struggles in humid coastal summers, so grow it in moist, part-shaded soil. Sow fresh seed in autumn or early...
Days to harvest
about 13 weeks
Sunlight
Part shade to full sun in cool areas; afternoon shade essential in warm zones
Water needs
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch heavily to retain soil moisture. Will...
Spacing
45cm apart, 60cm between rows
Soil pH
5.5-7.0

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This Angelica guide is written for the Warm Temperate zone, which takes in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. Somewhere else? Your postcode picks the right one.

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Angelica

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A tall, stately biennial herb native to northern Europe, grown for its aromatic stems, leaves and seeds. Angelica prefers cool, moist conditions and struggles in hot Australian summers. Best suited to cool-temperate and cold-highland zones where it can reach 1.5-2m tall.

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Planting Calendar for Warm Temperate

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
- - S/D S/T/D T - - - S/D S/T/D T -

S = Seed Tray   T = Transplant   D = Direct Sow

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Current Growing Conditions

Soil temperature: 18.5°C (optimal range: 10–25°C) ✓ Ready to plant

Modelled from Open-Meteo forecast (Sydney), not a live sensor.

What this month normally looks like

In October the Warm Temperate zone normally runs 24°C by day and 13°C overnight, with about 66 mm of rain over 7 or 8 wet days. The coldest October night on record across the zone was -1.5°C, so a late frost is not out of the question. Averages 1991 to 2026, 153 postcodes, SILO.

How to Grow Angelica in Warm Temperate Australia

When to Plant

A cool-climate biennial that struggles in humid coastal summers, so grow it in moist, part-shaded soil. Sow fresh seed in autumn or early spring, because old seed loses viability within weeks.

Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained loam with plenty of organic matter
pH Range
5.5-7.0
Sunlight
Part shade to full sun in cool areas; afternoon shade essential in warm zones
Spacing
45cm apart, 60cm between rows
Watering
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch heavily to retain soil moisture. Will wilt quickly in dry conditions.

Companion plants: Mint, Lemon Balm, Chives

Avoid planting near: Dill, Fennel

Warm Temperate Growing Tips for Angelica

Recommended Varieties

  • Standard Angelica archangelica

Key Challenges

  • Summer heat stress
  • Maintaining moisture in dry periods

Pro Tips

  • Afternoon shade critical
  • Deep mulching to keep roots cool
  • Can complete biennial cycle in good years

Harvesting Angelica

When ready: Leaves can be harvested once plant is well established (30cm+). Stems best harvested in late spring of second year before flowering. Seeds harvested when brown and dry.

How to harvest: Cut outer leaves as needed. Cut stems at base for candying. Cut seed heads when browning and dry in paper bag.

Where to next

Also worth sowing in the warm temperate zone this October: Lemongrass, Beetroot, Dwarf Beans (Bush) and Eggplant (Aubergine).

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Common Questions About Angelica

When do you plant angelica in Australia?

It depends on your climate zone, not the calendar month alone. Planting months by zone:

Does angelica grow all year round in Sydney?

No. In the Warm Temperate zone the planting months are Mar to May, Sep to Nov. Outside that window it either bolts, sulks or gets cut down by the weather.

Which zone am I in?

Type your postcode into the box under the heading and the page tells you, and links this crop in your own zone if it differs. Or look it up on the grow zone map. This page is the Warm Temperate zone, Sydney is its reference city.