What to plant in Kyancutta, SA
Kyancutta is in the arid zone. Hot, dry summers and cold nights. Shade and water decide what survives.
What to plant in Kyancutta in February
- ArtichokeRaise seedlings, then transplant
- BasilSow directly or raise seedlings
- BeetrootSow directly in the bed
- BroccoliRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CarrotSow directly in the bed
- CauliflowerRaise seedlings, then transplant
- ChivesRaise seedlings, then transplant
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- Garlic ChivesSow directly or raise seedlings
- LuffaRaise seedlings, then transplant
- ParsnipSow directly in the bed
- PurslaneSow directly in the bed
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- ZucchiniSow directly in the bed
Held back for frost in Kyancutta: Capsicum, Cowpea, Cucumber, French Bean, Pumpkin, Runner Bean, Yardlong Bean.
Frost in Kyancutta
Frost usually arrives in Kyancutta around mid May and finishes by mid October. In about 1 year in 10 it comes as early as early April or as late as late October, 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 Kyancutta through the year
| Crop | Months |
|---|---|
| Amaranth | Mar to Aug |
| Artichoke | Aug to Apr |
| Asparagus | Sep to Nov |
| Basil | Nov 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 Nov |
| Carrot | All year |
| Cauliflower | Feb to Jul |
| Celeriac | Sep to Dec |
| Celery | None |
| Chickpea | Apr to Jun |
| Chilli | Sep to Nov |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar to May, Aug to Dec |
| Chives | Sep to Apr |
| Coriander | Mar to May, Aug to Sep |
| Corn | Nov to Jan |
| Cowpea | Nov to Jan |
| Cucumber | Nov to Jan |
| Daikon | All year |
| Dill | Jul to Aug |
| Eggplant | Sep to Nov |
| Endive | Mar to Jul |
| Fennel | Mar to Apr, Sep to Nov |
| French Bean | Nov to Jan |
| Garlic | Mar to Jun |
| Garlic Chives | Sep to Apr |
| Ginger | Nov |
| Horseradish | Jun to Aug |
| Jerusalem Artichoke | None |
| Kale | Mar to Aug |
| Kohlrabi | Mar to Aug |
| Lettuce | Mar to Sep |
| Luffa | Nov to Mar |
| Mint | May to Jul |
| Mizuna | Mar to Oct |
| Okra | Nov 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 | Nov |
| Potato | Aug to Dec |
| Pumpkin | Nov to Dec |
| Purslane | Nov to Feb |
| Radicchio | Jun to Jul |
| Radish | All year |
| Rhubarb | Aug to Nov |
| Rocket | Mar to May, Aug to Nov |
| Rockmelon | Oct to Dec |
| Rosemary | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Runner Bean | Nov to Jan |
| 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 | None |
| Turnip | Mar to Jun |
| Watercress | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Watermelon | Nov to Dec |
| Yardlong Bean | Nov to Jan |
| Zucchini | Nov to Feb |