What to grow in Jakarta

A local planting guide for Indonesia — hardiness zone 13a, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Jakarta climate at a glance

Decoded from long-run climate normals for Jakarta'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
13a
Average winter low
24°C (74°F)
Average summer high
31°C (87°F)
Last spring frost
Essentially frost-free
First fall frost
Essentially frost-free
Frost-free growing season
Year-round
Annual rainfall
2275 mm/yr (90 in)
Hot days (≥30°C) per year
~252 days

Best plants for Jakarta

132 plants in the library suit hardiness zone 13a. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

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Easy starter picks for Jakarta

New to growing? These are forgiving, fast, and can go straight into the ground — a good first season in hardiness zone 13a.

When to sow in Jakarta

Jakarta is frost-free with a distinct wet and dry season. Sow heat-lovers as the rains arrive (around November) to carry them through the growing months, and start cool-season crops in the drier, cooler season (around April). Open the planner for a month-by-month calendar tuned to your exact spot.

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