What to plant in Perth, WA
Perth is in the temperate zone. Mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers, with a long growing season.
What to plant in Perth in September
- AmaranthSow directly in the bed
- ArtichokeRaise seedlings, then transplant
- AsparagusSow directly or raise seedlings
- BeetrootSow directly in the bed
- Bok ChoySow directly or raise seedlings
- BorageSow directly in the bed
- CabbageRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CapsicumRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CarrotSow directly in the bed
- CeleriacRaise seedlings, then transplant
- ChilliRaise seedlings, then transplant
- Chinese CabbageSow directly or raise seedlings
- ChivesRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CorianderRaise seedlings, then transplant
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- DillSow directly in the bed
- EggplantSow directly or raise seedlings
- FennelSow directly or raise seedlings
- Garlic ChivesSow directly or raise seedlings
- HorseradishSow directly in the bed
- KaleRaise seedlings, then transplant
- KohlrabiSow directly in the bed
- LeekSow directly or raise seedlings
- LettuceSow directly in the bed
- MintSow directly or raise seedlings
- MizunaSow directly in the bed
- OreganoSow directly or raise seedlings
- ParsleySow directly or raise seedlings
- ParsnipSow directly in the bed
- PeaSow directly in the bed
- PotatoSow directly in the bed
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- RhubarbSow directly or raise seedlings
- RocketSow directly or raise seedlings
- RosemaryRaise seedlings, then transplant
- SageRaise seedlings, then transplant
- SalsifySow directly in the bed
- SilverbeetSow directly or raise seedlings
- Snow PeaSow directly in the bed
- SorrelSow directly in the bed
- SpinachSow directly in the bed
- Spring OnionSow directly in the bed
- ThymeSow directly or raise seedlings
- TomatoRaise seedlings, then transplant
- TurnipSow directly in the bed
- WatercressSow directly or raise seedlings
Held back for frost in Perth: Basil, Corn, Cowpea, Cucumber, French Bean, Jerusalem Artichoke, Luffa, Okra, Peanut, Pumpkin, Purslane, Rockmelon, Runner Bean, Sweet Potato, Tomatillo, Watermelon, Yardlong Bean, Zucchini.
Frost in Perth
Frost usually arrives in Perth around early July and finishes by late August. In about 1 year in 10 it comes as early as late May or as late as early October, so frost-tender crops are planned around those dates.
From its Bureau of Meteorology station, 1991 to 2020, counting a night at 2°C or lower as a frost. Frost hollows and hillsides can shift these dates by weeks, so ask the growers at your garden too.
Planting times in Perth through the year
| Crop | Months |
|---|---|
| Amaranth | Aug to Mar |
| Artichoke | Aug to Mar |
| Asparagus | Aug to Nov |
| Basil | Oct to Dec |
| Beetroot | Jul to Apr |
| Bok Choy | All year |
| Borage | Aug to Feb |
| Broad Bean | Mar to Jul |
| Brussels Sprouts | Dec to Apr |
| Cabbage | Feb to Apr, Aug to Sep |
| Capsicum | Sep to Dec |
| Carrot | Aug to Apr |
| Cauliflower | Dec to Apr |
| Celeriac | Sep to Dec |
| Chickpea | May to Aug |
| Chilli | Sep to Dec |
| Chinese Cabbage | All year |
| Chives | Sep to Mar |
| Coriander | Mar to Apr, Aug to Nov |
| Corn | Oct to Jan |
| Cowpea | Oct to Feb |
| Cucumber | Oct to Feb |
| Daikon | All year |
| Dill | Aug to Feb |
| Eggplant | Sep to Jan |
| Fennel | Aug to Apr |
| French Bean | Oct to Feb |
| Garlic | Mar to Jun |
| Garlic Chives | Sep to Mar |
| Ginger | Oct to Dec |
| Horseradish | Aug to Nov |
| Jerusalem Artichoke | None |
| Kale | Aug to May |
| Kohlrabi | Aug to Apr |
| Leek | Aug to Apr |
| Lettuce | All year |
| Luffa | Oct to Dec |
| Mint | Aug to Nov |
| Mizuna | Mar to Nov |
| Okra | Oct to Dec |
| Onion | Feb to Aug |
| Oregano | Mar to Apr, Aug to Dec |
| Parsley | Aug to Mar |
| Parsnip | Jul to Mar |
| Pea | Feb to Sep |
| Peanut | Oct to Dec |
| Potato | Jul to Oct |
| Pumpkin | Oct to Dec |
| Purslane | Oct to Feb |
| Radish | All year |
| Rhubarb | Jul to Jan |
| Rocket | Feb to Mar, Aug to Nov |
| Rockmelon | Oct to Dec |
| Rosemary | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Runner Bean | Oct to Feb |
| Sage | Sep to Dec |
| Salsify | Sep to Apr |
| Shallot | Apr to May, Jul to Aug |
| Silverbeet | Sep to May |
| Snow Pea | Feb to Sep |
| Sorrel | Mar to May, Aug to Oct |
| Soybean | Nov to Dec |
| Spinach | Feb to Sep |
| Spring Onion | Mar to Nov |
| Strawberry | Apr to Jul |
| Sweet Potato | Oct to Nov |
| Thyme | Mar to Apr, Sep to Dec |
| Tomatillo | Oct to Dec |
| Tomato | Sep to Dec |
| Turnip | Sep to May |
| Watercress | Sep to Apr |
| Watermelon | Oct to Dec |
| Yardlong Bean | Oct to Feb |
| Zucchini | Oct to Jan |