What to plant in Dubbo, NSW
Dubbo is in the arid zone. Hot, dry summers and cold nights. Shade and water decide what survives.
What to plant in Dubbo in April
- AmaranthSow directly in the bed
- ArtichokeRaise seedlings, then transplant
- BeetrootSow directly in the bed
- Broad BeanSow directly in the bed
- BroccoliRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CabbageRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CarrotSow directly in the bed
- CauliflowerRaise seedlings, then transplant
- ChickpeaRaise seedlings, then transplant
- Chinese CabbageSow directly or raise seedlings
- ChivesRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CorianderRaise seedlings, then transplant
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- EndiveRaise seedlings, then transplant
- FennelSow directly or raise seedlings
- GarlicSow directly in the bed
- Garlic ChivesSow directly or raise seedlings
- KaleRaise seedlings, then transplant
- KohlrabiSow directly in the bed
- LettuceSow directly in the bed
- MizunaSow directly in the bed
- OnionSow directly or raise seedlings
- OreganoSow directly or raise seedlings
- ParsnipSow directly in the bed
- PeaSow directly in the bed
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- RocketSow directly or raise seedlings
- RosemaryRaise seedlings, then transplant
- ShallotSow directly in the bed
- SilverbeetSow directly or raise seedlings
- Snow PeaSow directly in the bed
- SorrelSow directly in the bed
- SpinachSow directly in the bed
- Spring OnionSow directly in the bed
- StrawberryRaise seedlings, then transplant
- SwedeSow directly in the bed
- TurnipSow directly in the bed
- WatercressSow directly or raise seedlings
Held back for frost in Dubbo: Capsicum, Tomato.
Frost in Dubbo
Frost usually arrives in Dubbo 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 Dubbo 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 Feb |
| 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 Jan |
| 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 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 | Nov to Jan |
| Yardlong Bean | Nov to Feb |
| Zucchini | Nov to Feb |