What to plant in West Wyalong, NSW
West Wyalong is in the arid zone. Hot, dry summers and cold nights. Shade and water decide what survives.
What to plant in West Wyalong in January
- ArtichokeRaise seedlings, then transplant
- BasilSow directly or raise seedlings
- BorageSow directly in the bed
- CarrotSow directly in the bed
- ChivesRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CornSow directly in the bed
- 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
- PurslaneSow directly in the bed
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- Runner BeanSow directly in the bed
- SoybeanSow directly in the bed
- WatermelonSow directly in the bed
- Yardlong BeanSow directly in the bed
- ZucchiniSow directly in the bed
Held back for frost in West Wyalong: Capsicum, Eggplant, Pumpkin, Rockmelon.
Frost in West Wyalong
Frost usually arrives in West Wyalong around mid May and finishes by early October. In about 1 year in 10 it comes as early as late 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 West Wyalong 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 Dec |
| 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 | Nov to Jan |
| Cowpea | Nov to Jan |
| Cucumber | Nov to Feb |
| Daikon | All year |
| Dill | Jul to Aug |
| Eggplant | Sep to Dec |
| Endive | Mar to Jul |
| Fennel | Mar to Apr, Sep to Nov |
| French Bean | Nov to Feb |
| Garlic | Mar to Jun |
| Garlic Chives | Sep to Apr |
| Ginger | Nov to Dec |
| 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 to Dec |
| 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 Jan |
| Yardlong Bean | Nov to Jan |
| Zucchini | Nov to Feb |