GrowCalAustralia

Brisbane, QLD · Subtropical

What to plant in Brisbane in August

A data-backed august starting point for the Brisbane, Gold Coast & SEQ Coastal growing profile. GrowCal uses this profile to resolve the baseline schedule for each plant.

What to plant in August

These plants have dated GrowCal schedule data for this regional profile and include a sow or plant-out action in August. Select a plant name to read its broader Australian guide.

Basil

Sow seeds

Sow into punnets once frost has passed and pinch out flower buds to keep leaves coming. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Bok Choy

Sow seeds

Grows fast in cool weather; harvest at any size you like. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Cabbage

Sow seeds

Space generously and net against cabbage whites. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Capsicum

Sow seeds

Needs warmth to set fruit; stake laden branches. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Carrot

Sow seeds

Sow direct into deep, friable, stone-free soil and keep the surface damp. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Celery

Sow seeds

Plant in a block for longer stems, and never let it dry out. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Chives

Sow seeds · Plant out

Plant in clumps and cut leaves at the base; divide established clumps to make more. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Coriander

Sow seeds · Plant out

Sow direct into cool-season beds and keep it moist; heat and root disturbance make it bolt. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Cucumber

Sow seeds

Train up a trellis for straighter fruit and far less mildew. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Dill

Plant out

Sow direct in a sheltered sunny spot; it runs to seed quickly, so keep sowing. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Eggplant

Sow seeds

Loves heat; pick while the skin is still glossy. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Lemon

Plant out

The most forgiving citrus, and the one most worth a big pot. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Lemongrass

Sow seeds · Plant out

Full sun and moist, well-drained soil; it is frost tender, so pot it in cold districts. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Lime

Plant out

Tahitian lime is the reliable backyard pick; West Indian lime resents cold. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Mandarin

Plant out

Thin-skinned and easy to peel — the best citrus for a small yard. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Mint

Sow seeds

Plant into a pot or a contained bed — mint runs, and it prefers moist soil in light shade. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Orange

Plant out

Feed three times a year and keep the trunk clear of mulch. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Potato

Plant out

Plant certified seed potatoes in well-drained soil and mound as they grow. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Pumpkin

Sow seeds

Give it room to run, and hand-pollinate early in the morning for reliable fruit. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Radish

Sow seeds

The quickest crop in the patch and a good one for impatient kids. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Rocket

Sow seeds

Fast, hardy and best picked young; water well or it turns hot and bitter. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Rockmelon

Sow seeds · Feed & fertilise

Frost sensitive and hungry for sun — give it six hours a day and room to spread. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Sage

Sow seeds

A permanent full-sun spot with very sharp drainage; do not enrich the soil. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Strawberry

Plant out · Feed & fertilise

Plant runners into free-draining soil, mulch with straw and feed while fruiting. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Thyme

Sow seeds

Full sun and gritty, free-draining soil; shear off spent flowerheads to keep new growth coming. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

Watermelon

Plant out · Feed & fertilise

Sow into warm soil with room to run, and ease off water once the fruit sizes up. This is a august action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.

August garden jobs

GrowCal also surfaces maintenance and harvest actions when the resolved schedule lists them for this month.

Vegetables

Herbs

Fruit & Berries

Fruit Trees & Citrus

Why timing varies locally

Brisbane is not one uniform growing environment. This page uses the mapped Brisbane, Gold Coast & SEQ Coastal profile, while a nearby locality may resolve differently. Frost pockets, shade, soil, aspect and the variety you grow can all change what is sensible in a particular garden. Treat these dates as a prompt to look at your garden, not a rigid instruction.

Read the GrowCal data & methodology for sources, validation status and limitations.

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