What to plant in Merredin, WA
Merredin is in the arid zone. Hot, dry summers and cold nights. Shade and water decide what survives.
What to plant in Merredin 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
- CowpeaSow directly in the bed
- CucumberSow directly or raise seedlings
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- French BeanSow 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
- Runner BeanSow directly in the bed
- Yardlong BeanSow directly in the bed
- ZucchiniSow directly in the bed
Held back for frost in Merredin: Capsicum, Pumpkin.
Frost in Merredin
Frost usually arrives in Merredin around early June and finishes by mid September. In about 1 year in 10 it comes as early as late May or as late as early 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 Merredin through the year
| Crop | Months |
|---|---|
| Amaranth | Mar to Aug |
| Artichoke | Aug to Apr |
| Asparagus | Sep to Nov |
| Basil | Oct 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 | Sep to Dec |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar to May, Aug to Dec |
| Chives | Sep to Apr |
| Coriander | Mar to May, Aug to Sep |
| Corn | Oct to Jan |
| Cowpea | Oct to Feb |
| Cucumber | Oct to Feb |
| Daikon | All year |
| Dill | Jul to Aug |
| Eggplant | Sep to Jan |
| Endive | Mar to Jul |
| Fennel | Mar to Apr, Sep to Nov |
| French Bean | Oct to Feb |
| Garlic | Mar to Jun |
| Garlic Chives | Sep to Apr |
| Ginger | Oct to Dec |
| Horseradish | Jun to Aug |
| Jerusalem Artichoke | None |
| Kale | Mar to Aug |
| Kohlrabi | Mar to Aug |
| Lettuce | Mar to Sep |
| Luffa | Oct to Mar |
| Mint | May to Jul |
| Mizuna | Mar to Oct |
| Okra | Oct 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 | Oct to Dec |
| Potato | Aug to Dec |
| Pumpkin | Oct to Jan |
| Purslane | Oct to Feb |
| Radicchio | Jun to Jul |
| Radish | All year |
| Rhubarb | Aug to Nov |
| Rocket | Mar to May, Aug to Nov |
| Rockmelon | Oct to Jan |
| Rosemary | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Runner Bean | Oct 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 | Sep |
| Turnip | Mar to Jun |
| Watercress | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Watermelon | Oct to Jan |
| Yardlong Bean | Oct to Feb |
| Zucchini | Oct to Feb |