When to plant chilli in Melbourne
- Sow in trays: mid Sep to early NovMelbourne area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Nov to early JanMelbourne area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Nov to early JanMelbourne area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Melbourne. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A warm-season crop that loves Adelaide's hot summers and keeps fruiting into autumn. Many types grow happily in pots and can be kept for two or three years in a sheltered spot. Raise or buy seedlings and plant once nights are warm; chillies sulk in cold soil.