What to grow in Launceston

A local planting guide for Tasmania, Australia — Cool climate, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Launceston climate at a glance

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

Australian climate zone
Cool
Average winter low
3°C (37°F)
Average summer high
22°C (72°F)
Last spring frost
August 18 (avg)
First fall frost
June 23 (avg)
Frost-free growing season
~309 days
Annual rainfall
800 mm/yr (31 in)
Hot days (≥30°C) per year
~1 days

Best plants for Launceston

170 plants in the library suit a cool climate. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

Easy starter picks for Launceston

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

What to sow around July

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

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