The Almanac · july 2026
Every month and climate zone combination, covering all of Australia. The current month is highlighted. Each guide includes what to sow from seed, what to plant as seedlings, what's ready to harvest, and expert tips for your zone.
| Month | Tropical | Subtropical | Temperate | Cool/Alpine | Arid |
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☀️ January Summer | View | View | View | View | View |
☀️ February Summer | View | View | View | View | View |
🍂 March Autumn | View | View | View | View | View |
🍂 April Autumn | View | View | View | View | View |
🍂 May Autumn | View | View | View | View | View |
❄️ June Winter | View | View | View | View | View |
❄️ JulyNow Winter | View | View | View | View | View |
❄️ August Winter | View | View | View | View | View |
🌸 September Spring | View | View | View | View | View |
🌸 October Spring | View | View | View | View | View |
🌸 November Spring | View | View | View | View | View |
☀️ December Summer | View | View | View | View | View |
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From the makers
These guides cover broad climate zones, Plant Planner uses your exact Australian postcode to pinpoint your microclimate, local frost dates, and optimal planting windows.
Cairns, Darwin
Year-round growing with wet and dry seasons. December-April brings monsoon rains; May-November is perfect for almost any vegetable with consistent irrigation.
July guideBrisbane, Gold Coast
Mild winters and warm summers allow near year-round production. The autumn season (March-May) and winter months are peak productivity time for leafy greens and brassicas.
July guideSydney, Melbourne
Classic four-season gardening with clear planting windows. Spring (September-November) and autumn (March-May) are the most productive transition periods.
July guideHobart, Canberra
Short but intense growing season (November-March). Frost protection is essential from April to October. Choose fast-maturing varieties to maximise the warm window.
July guideAlice Springs
Extreme summer heat limits growing to the cooler months (March-October). Water efficiency is paramount, drip irrigation under mulch is essential for success.
July guideIf you're unsure of your zone, use your city as a guide: tropical (Darwin, Cairns), subtropical (Brisbane, Gold Coast), temperate (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth), cool (Hobart, Canberra, Ballarat), or arid (Alice Springs, Broken Hill).
Each guide is specific to a month and zone combination. The current month is highlighted at the top of the grid. You can also browse upcoming months to plan ahead, order seeds 4-6 weeks before their sowing window.
Each guide lists three categories: sow from seed (direct or in punnets), plant as seedlings (from nursery), and ready to harvest from earlier plantings. Focus on what fits your current garden space and family needs.
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These guides cover broad climate zones, but VeggiePatch Pro uses your exact Australian postcode to pinpoint your microclimate, local frost dates, and optimal planting windows. Plus bed planning, family consumption calculations, and weekly reminders.
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