What to plant in Carnarvon, WA
Carnarvon is in the arid zone. Hot, dry summers and cold nights. Shade and water decide what survives.
What to plant in Carnarvon in November
- ArtichokeRaise seedlings, then transplant
- AsparagusSow directly or raise seedlings
- BasilSow directly or raise seedlings
- BorageSow directly in the bed
- CapsicumRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CarrotSow directly in the bed
- CeleriacRaise seedlings, then transplant
- ChilliRaise seedlings, then transplant
- Chinese CabbageSow directly or raise seedlings
- ChivesRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CornSow directly in the bed
- CowpeaSow directly in the bed
- CucumberSow directly or raise seedlings
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- EggplantSow directly or raise seedlings
- FennelSow directly or raise seedlings
- French BeanSow directly in the bed
- Garlic ChivesSow directly or raise seedlings
- GingerSow directly in the bed
- LuffaRaise seedlings, then transplant
- OkraSow directly or raise seedlings
- OreganoSow directly or raise seedlings
- PeanutRaise seedlings, then transplant
- PotatoSow directly in the bed
- PumpkinSow directly or raise seedlings
- PurslaneSow directly in the bed
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- RhubarbSow directly or raise seedlings
- RocketSow directly or raise seedlings
- RockmelonRaise seedlings, then transplant
- RosemaryRaise seedlings, then transplant
- Runner BeanSow directly in the bed
- SorrelSow directly in the bed
- SoybeanSow directly in the bed
- Spring OnionSow directly in the bed
- ThymeSow directly or raise seedlings
- WatercressSow directly or raise seedlings
- WatermelonSow directly in the bed
- Yardlong BeanSow directly in the bed
- ZucchiniSow directly in the bed
Frost in Carnarvon
Carnarvon 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 Carnarvon 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 |