What to plant in Cobar, NSW
Cobar is in the arid zone. Hot, dry summers and cold nights. Shade and water decide what survives.
What to plant in Cobar in June
- AmaranthSow directly in the bed
- BeetrootSow directly in the bed
- Broad BeanSow directly in the bed
- BroccoliRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CarrotSow directly in the bed
- CauliflowerRaise seedlings, then transplant
- ChickpeaRaise seedlings, then transplant
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- EndiveRaise seedlings, then transplant
- GarlicSow directly in the bed
- HorseradishSow 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
- RadicchioRaise seedlings, then transplant
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- SageRaise seedlings, then transplant
- SilverbeetSow directly or raise seedlings
- Snow PeaSow directly in the bed
- SpinachSow directly in the bed
- Spring OnionSow directly in the bed
- SwedeSow directly in the bed
- TurnipSow directly in the bed
Held back for frost in Cobar: Celery, Jerusalem Artichoke, Tomato.
Frost in Cobar
Frost usually arrives in Cobar around early June and finishes by mid August. In about 1 year in 10 it comes as early as late May or as late as early September, so frost-tender crops are planned around those dates.
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 Cobar 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 Jan |
| Carrot | All year |
| Cauliflower | Feb to Jul |
| Celeriac | Sep to Dec |
| Celery | None |
| 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 | Sep 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 | Sep |
| Kale | Mar to Aug |
| Kohlrabi | Mar to Aug |
| Lettuce | Mar to Sep |
| Luffa | Sep 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 | Sep to Feb |
| Purslane | Sep to Feb |
| Radicchio | Jun to Jul |
| Radish | All year |
| Rhubarb | Aug to Nov |
| Rocket | Mar to May, Aug to Nov |
| Rockmelon | Sep 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 | None |
| Tomato | Aug to Sep |
| Turnip | Mar to Jun |
| Watercress | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Watermelon | Sep to Jan |
| Yardlong Bean | Sep to Feb |
| Zucchini | Sep to Feb |