What to plant in Boulia, QLD
Boulia is in the arid zone. Hot, dry summers and cold nights. Shade and water decide what survives.
What to plant in Boulia in May
- AmaranthSow directly in the bed
- BeetrootSow directly in the bed
- Broad BeanSow directly in the bed
- BroccoliRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CabbageRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CapsicumRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CarrotSow directly in the bed
- CauliflowerRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CelerySow directly or raise seedlings
- ChickpeaRaise seedlings, then transplant
- Chinese CabbageSow directly or raise seedlings
- CorianderRaise seedlings, then transplant
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- EndiveRaise seedlings, then transplant
- GarlicSow directly in the bed
- KaleRaise seedlings, then transplant
- KohlrabiSow directly in the bed
- LettuceSow directly in the bed
- MintSow directly or raise seedlings
- MizunaSow directly in the bed
- OnionSow directly or raise seedlings
- ParsleySow directly or raise seedlings
- ParsnipSow directly in the bed
- PeaSow directly in the bed
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- RocketSow directly or raise seedlings
- RosemaryRaise seedlings, then transplant
- ShallotSow directly in the bed
- SilverbeetSow directly or raise seedlings
- Snow PeaSow directly in the bed
- SorrelSow directly in the bed
- SpinachSow directly in the bed
- Spring OnionSow directly in the bed
- StrawberryRaise seedlings, then transplant
- SwedeSow directly in the bed
- TomatoRaise seedlings, then transplant
- TurnipSow directly in the bed
- WatercressSow directly or raise seedlings
Frost in Boulia
Boulia frosts in fewer than 1 year in 10, so frost doesn't hold back any planting here.
From its Bureau of Meteorology station, 1991 to 2020, counting a night at 2°C or lower as a frost. Frost hollows and hillsides can shift these dates by weeks, so ask the growers at your garden too.
Planting times in Boulia through the year
| Crop | Months |
|---|---|
| Amaranth | Mar to Aug |
| Artichoke | Aug to Apr |
| Asparagus | Sep to Nov |
| Basil | Sep to Feb |
| Beetroot | Feb to Oct |
| Borage | Aug to Jan |
| Broad Bean | Apr to Jul |
| Broccoli | Feb to Jul |
| Cabbage | Mar to May |
| Capsicum | Sep to May |
| Carrot | All year |
| Cauliflower | Feb to Jul |
| Celeriac | Sep to Dec |
| Celery | May to Jun |
| Chickpea | Apr to Jun |
| Chilli | Aug to Dec |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar to May, Aug to Dec |
| Chives | Sep to Apr |
| Coriander | Mar to May, Aug to Sep |
| Corn | Sep to Jan |
| Cowpea | Sep to Feb |
| Cucumber | Aug to Feb |
| Daikon | All year |
| Dill | Jul to Aug |
| Eggplant | Aug to Jan |
| Endive | Mar to Jul |
| Fennel | Mar to Apr, Sep to Nov |
| French Bean | Sep to Feb |
| Garlic | Mar to Jun |
| Garlic Chives | Sep to Apr |
| Ginger | Oct to Dec |
| Horseradish | Jun to Aug |
| Jerusalem Artichoke | Jun to Sep |
| Kale | Mar to Aug |
| Kohlrabi | Mar to Aug |
| Lettuce | Mar to Sep |
| Luffa | Aug to Mar |
| Mint | May to Jul |
| Mizuna | Mar to Oct |
| Okra | Sep to Dec |
| Onion | Mar to Jul |
| Oregano | Mar to Apr, Sep to Nov |
| Parsley | May to Jul |
| Parsnip | Feb to Sep |
| Pea | Mar to Jul |
| Peanut | Sep to Dec |
| Potato | Aug to Dec |
| Pumpkin | Aug to Mar |
| Purslane | Sep to Feb |
| Radicchio | Jun to Jul |
| Radish | All year |
| Rhubarb | Aug to Nov |
| Rocket | Mar to May, Aug to Nov |
| Rockmelon | Aug to Jan |
| Rosemary | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Runner Bean | Sep to Feb |
| Sage | Jun to Jul |
| Shallot | Mar to May |
| Silverbeet | Mar to Oct |
| Snow Pea | Mar to Jul |
| Sorrel | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Soybean | Nov to Jan |
| Spinach | Mar to Oct |
| Spring Onion | Mar to Nov |
| Strawberry | Mar to May |
| Swede | Mar to Sep |
| Thyme | Sep to Dec |
| Tomatillo | Jul to Aug |
| Tomato | Mar to Sep |
| Turnip | Mar to Jun |
| Watercress | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Watermelon | Aug to Jan |
| Yardlong Bean | Sep to Feb |
| Zucchini | Aug to Feb |