Basil
Sow seeds · Plant out
Sow into punnets once frost has passed and pinch out flower buds to keep leaves coming. This is a september action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Darwin, NT · Tropical monsoon
What to plant in Darwin in September
A data-backed september starting point for the Darwin & Top End growing profile. GrowCal uses this profile to resolve the baseline schedule for each plant.
What to plant in September
These plants have dated GrowCal schedule data for this regional profile and include a sow or plant-out action in September. Select a plant name to read its broader Australian guide.
Bok Choy
Sow seeds
Grows fast in cool weather; harvest at any size you like. This is a september action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Chilli
Sow seeds
Start in punnets and plant out once nights are warm; pots suit cool zones. This is a september action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Cucumber
Sow seeds
Train up a trellis for straighter fruit and far less mildew. This is a september action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Eggplant
Sow seeds
Loves heat; pick while the skin is still glossy. This is a september action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Ginger
Sow seeds
Plant rhizome pieces into a warm, shady spot and leave them a full season to bulk up. This is a september action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Green Beans
Sow seeds
Sow direct — beans resent transplanting. Pick often to keep them producing. This is a september 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 september action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Spring Onion
Sow seeds
Grown as a cut-and-come-again crop; a few clumps cover most kitchen needs. This is a september action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Sweet Corn
Sow seeds
Plant in a block, not a row, so the flowers pollinate each other. This is a september action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
Sweet Potato
Plant out
Start from a shop-bought tuber or a cutting; it will cover a lot of ground. This is a september action in the resolved GrowCal schedule.
September garden jobs
GrowCal also surfaces maintenance and harvest actions when the resolved schedule lists them for this month.
Vegetables
- Bok ChoySow seeds
- ChilliSow seeds
- CucumberSow seeds
- EggplantSow seeds
- Green BeansSow seeds
- Spring OnionSow seeds
- Sweet CornSow seeds
- Sweet PotatoPlant out
Herbs
- BasilSow seeds · Plant out
- GingerSow seeds
- LemongrassSow seeds · Plant out
- SagePrune
Fruit Trees & Citrus
- BananaPest & disease check
Why timing varies locally
Darwin is not one uniform growing environment. This page uses the mapped Darwin & Top End 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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