Basil
Sow seeds · Plant out
Sow into punnets once frost has passed and pinch out flower buds to keep leaves coming. This is a january action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Brisbane, QLD · Subtropical
What to plant in Brisbane in January
A data-backed january 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 January
These plants have dated GrowCal schedule data for this regional profile and include a sow or plant-out action in January. Select a plant name to read its broader Australian guide.
Chives
Sow seeds · Plant out
Plant in clumps and cut leaves at the base; divide established clumps to make more. This is a january 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 january action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Oregano
Plant out
Keep it on the dry side and harvest often — unpicked plants turn hard and woody. This is a january action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Parsley
Sow seeds
Direct sow or plant seedlings; cut outer stems at the base so the plant keeps reshooting. This is a january action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Rockmelon
Plant out · Feed & fertilise
Frost sensitive and hungry for sun — give it six hours a day and room to spread. This is a january action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Watermelon
Sow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise
Sow into warm soil with room to run, and ease off water once the fruit sizes up. This is a january action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
January garden jobs
GrowCal also surfaces maintenance and harvest actions when the resolved schedule lists them for this month.
Herbs
- BasilSow seeds · Plant out
- ChivesSow seeds · Plant out
- LemongrassSow seeds · Plant out
- OreganoPlant out
- ParsleySow seeds
Fruit & Berries
- RockmelonPlant out · Feed & fertilise
- WatermelonSow seeds · Plant out · Feed & fertilise
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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