What Can I Plant This Month in Launceston Tasmania?
What Can I Plant This Month in Launceston Tasmania?
Knowing what to plant is only half the battle.
Knowing when to plant can make the difference between a thriving vegetable garden and months of frustration.
Unlike many parts of mainland Australia, Launceston experiences four distinct seasons. Our cool winters, regular frosts and relatively mild summers mean that planting at the right time is one of the easiest ways to improve your success in the garden.
If you've ever found yourself wondering 'what can I plant this month in Launceston Tasmania?' consider this your comprehensive guide.
Whether you're growing vegetables, herbs, flowers or fruit, this guide will help you choose the right plants for the current season and point you towards a more detailed monthly planting guide.
By working with Tasmania's natural growing cycle instead of against it, you'll spend less time replacing struggling plants and more time enjoying fresh harvests from your own backyard.
🌱 Gardening in Launceston Throughout the Year
Each month brings different opportunities in the garden. Some months are ideal for sowing seeds. Others are better suited to planting fruit trees, pruning, improving your soil or preparing for the season ahead. Choose the month below to see exactly what you can plant, harvest and work on in your garden.
🌸 Spring
🌸 September
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Peas, broad beans, carrots, lettuce, spinach and potatoes.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Parsley, chives, coriander and dill.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Sweet peas, calendula, nasturtiums and alyssum.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Strawberries, raspberries and bare-root fruit trees.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Prepare garden beds, divide perennials, mulch and plant potatoes.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Broccoli, cabbage, kale, silverbeet and citrus.
🌸 October
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Tomatoes, zucchini, beans, corn, beetroot and cucumbers.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Basil, parsley, coriander, thyme and oregano.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Marigolds, cosmos, zinnias and sunflowers.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Blueberries, strawberries and passionfruit.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Protect against late frosts, stake tomatoes and feed fruit trees.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Lettuce, spinach, peas, spring onions and herbs
🌸 November
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Pumpkins, capsicum, chilli, eggplant, beans and cucumbers.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Basil, dill, parsley and mint.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Salvias, marigolds, cosmos and nasturtiums.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Strawberries, blueberries and citrus.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Mulch garden beds, install irrigation and succession plant.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Peas, broad beans, lettuce and early strawberries.
☀️ Summer
☀️ December
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Beans, cucumbers, zucchini, sweet corn and pumpkins.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Basil, oregano, thyme, parsley and dill.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos and marigolds.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Strawberries and blueberries.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Mulch heavily, water deeply and monitor for tomato pests.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, strawberries and cherries.
☀️ January
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Beans, cucumbers, lettuce and succession crops.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Basil, coriander, parsley and chives.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Cosmos, zinnias and sunflowers.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Strawberries and late-season berries.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Water efficiently, harvest regularly and shade delicate crops.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, beans and blueberries.
☀️ February
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots and beetroot.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Parsley, coriander, chives and dill.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Calendula and alyssum.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Strawberries and raspberries.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Start autumn crops and improve soil for cooler weather.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Tomatoes, pumpkins, corn and cucumbers.
🍂 Autumn
🍂 March
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Broccoli, kale, spinach, peas and onions.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Parsley, chives, thyme and sage.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Calendula, pansies and violas.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Blueberries and citrus.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Mulch, compost spent crops and prepare winter beds.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Apples, pears, tomatoes and pumpkins.
🍂 April
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Garlic, broad beans, spinach, silverbeet and peas.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Chives, parsley, thyme and rosemary.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Sweet peas and calendula.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Bare-root strawberries and fruit trees.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Plant garlic, mulch and collect autumn leaves for compost.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Apples, pears, pumpkins and late tomatoes.
🍂 May
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Garlic, onions, broad beans and leafy greens.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Rosemary, thyme, sage and parsley.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Poppies and sweet peas.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Bare-root fruit trees begin arriving.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Improve soil, prune berries and prepare for winter.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Broccoli, cabbage, carrots and silverbeet.
❄️ Winter
❄️ June
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Broad beans, peas, onions and garlic.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Parsley, thyme and rosemary.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Sweet peas and pansies.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Apples, pears, cherries and plums (bare-root).
🌳 Jobs to Do: Plant fruit trees, prune deciduous trees and turn compost.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Kale, broccoli, cauliflower and citrus.
❄️ July
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Garlic, onions, peas and broad beans.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Parsley, thyme and chives.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Sweet peas and violas.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Bare-root apples, pears, peaches and cherries.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Prune fruit trees, spray dormant trees if needed and mulch.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Brassicas, silverbeet, spinach and citrus.
❄️ August
🌱 Vegetables to Plant: Potatoes, peas, carrots, lettuce and beetroot.
🌿 Herbs to Plant: Coriander, parsley, chives and dill.
🌸 Flowers to Plant: Calendula, alyssum and sweet peas.
🍓 Fruit to Plant: Strawberries, raspberries and bare-root trees.
🌳 Jobs to Do: Finish pruning, prepare beds and fertilise fruit trees.
🥕 Ready to Harvest: Broccoli, cabbage, kale and late citrus.
🌡️ Why Timing Matters in Tasmania
One of the biggest mistakes new gardeners make is assuming gardening advice is universal.
It isn't.
What grows successfully in Brisbane or Sydney may struggle in Launceston, where cooler temperatures, regular frosts and shorter growing seasons create very different conditions.
By planting crops at the right time for Tasmania's climate, you'll naturally experience:
🌱 Better germination
💧 Less watering
🌿 Stronger, healthier plants
🍅 Higher yields
🐛 Fewer pest and disease problems
Often, gardening success isn't about doing more.
It's about planting at the right time.
🌱 Rule of Thumb
Nature already has a planting schedule. The closer you follow it, the easier gardening becomes.
💡 Did You Know?
Many seeds won't germinate until the soil reaches the right temperature—even if the air feels warm. In Tasmania, checking the season is often more important than checking the weather forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start planting vegetables in Launceston?
While some cool-season vegetables can be planted throughout winter, the main growing season begins in spring as soil temperatures rise. Exactly what you can plant depends on the month, which is why we've created individual monthly planting guides.
Can I grow vegetables all year round in Tasmania?
Yes. By choosing crops that suit each season, it's possible to harvest fresh vegetables throughout the year in Tasmania.
Does frost affect what I can plant?
Absolutely. Frost is one of the biggest factors influencing when warm-season vegetables like tomatoes, pumpkins and basil should be planted. Understanding your property's microclimate will also help you make better planting decisions.
Where can I find a complete monthly planting guide?
Use the monthly links above to find detailed planting guides for every month of the year, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit, harvests and seasonal garden jobs.
Can I Grow Tropical Plants in a Greenhouse in Tasmania?
Yes—but it depends on the plant and the type of greenhouse.
A greenhouse can significantly extend Tasmania's growing season by protecting plants from frost, increasing daytime temperatures and creating a warmer, more stable growing environment. This makes it possible to grow many warm-climate crops that would otherwise struggle outdoors, including tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicum, eggplant, basil and chilli.
However, a basic greenhouse isn't a tropical climate.
While it may become very warm during sunny days, temperatures can still drop dramatically overnight during winter. Truly tropical plants such as bananas, mangoes, papayas and many tropical ornamentals generally require consistently warm temperatures year-round. In Tasmania, they usually need a heated greenhouse or conservatory to thrive long term.
For many gardeners, the greatest advantage of a greenhouse isn't growing tropical plants—it's extending the season. You can sow seeds earlier in spring, harvest later into autumn and protect frost-sensitive crops from Tasmania's cold winters.
🌱 Rule of Thumb
A greenhouse extends Tasmania's growing season—it doesn't completely change the climate. Choose plants that match the conditions you can realistically provide.
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