What to grow in Dunedin

A local planting guide for New Zealand — hardiness zone 10a, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Dunedin climate at a glance

Decoded from long-run climate normals for Dunedin's location. Use it as a starting point — your own garden's aspect, walls and soil shift these by a week or two.

Hardiness zone
10a
Average winter low
4°C (38°F)
Average summer high
17°C (63°F)
Last spring frost
August 8 (avg)
First fall frost
June 7 (avg)
Frost-free growing season
~303 days
Annual rainfall
875 mm/yr (34 in)
Hot days (≥30°C) per year
~0 days

Best plants for Dunedin

170 plants in the library suit hardiness zone 10a. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

Easy starter picks for Dunedin

New to growing? These are forgiving, fast, and can go straight into the ground — a good first season in hardiness zone 10a.

What to sow around July

A seasonal snapshot based on Dunedin's average frost dates. Open the planner for dates tuned to your exact spot.

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