What to plant in Scone, NSW
Scone is in the temperate zone. Mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers, with a long growing season.
What to plant in Scone in May
- Bok ChoySow directly or raise seedlings
- Broad BeanSow directly in the bed
- ChickpeaRaise seedlings, then transplant
- Chinese CabbageSow directly or raise seedlings
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- GarlicSow directly in the bed
- KaleRaise seedlings, then transplant
- LettuceSow directly in the bed
- MizunaSow directly in the bed
- OnionSow directly or raise seedlings
- PeaSow directly in the bed
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- 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
- TurnipSow directly in the bed
Frost in Scone
Frost usually arrives in Scone around mid May and finishes by late September. In about 1 year in 10 it comes as early as late April or as late as mid 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 Scone through the year
| Crop | Months |
|---|---|
| Amaranth | Aug to Mar |
| Artichoke | Aug to Mar |
| Asparagus | Aug to Nov |
| Basil | Oct to Dec |
| Beetroot | Jul to Apr |
| Bok Choy | All year |
| Borage | Aug to Feb |
| Broad Bean | Mar to Jul |
| Brussels Sprouts | Dec to Apr |
| Cabbage | Feb to Apr, Aug to Sep |
| Capsicum | Sep to Dec |
| Carrot | Aug to Apr |
| Cauliflower | Dec to Apr |
| Celeriac | Sep to Dec |
| Chickpea | May to Aug |
| Chilli | Sep to Dec |
| Chinese Cabbage | All year |
| Chives | Sep to Mar |
| Coriander | Mar to Apr, Aug to Nov |
| Corn | Oct to Jan |
| Cowpea | Oct to Jan |
| Cucumber | Oct to Feb |
| Daikon | All year |
| Dill | Aug to Feb |
| Eggplant | Sep to Dec |
| Fennel | Aug to Apr |
| French Bean | Oct to Feb |
| Garlic | Mar to Jun |
| Garlic Chives | Sep to Mar |
| Ginger | Oct to Dec |
| Horseradish | Aug to Nov |
| Jerusalem Artichoke | None |
| Kale | Aug to May |
| Kohlrabi | Aug to Apr |
| Leek | Aug to Apr |
| Lettuce | All year |
| Luffa | Oct to Dec |
| Mint | Aug to Nov |
| Mizuna | Mar to Nov |
| Okra | Oct to Dec |
| Onion | Feb to Aug |
| Oregano | Mar to Apr, Aug to Dec |
| Parsley | Aug to Mar |
| Parsnip | Jul to Mar |
| Pea | Feb to Sep |
| Peanut | Oct to Dec |
| Potato | Jul to Oct |
| Pumpkin | Oct to Dec |
| Purslane | Oct to Feb |
| Radish | All year |
| Rhubarb | Jul to Jan |
| Rocket | Feb to Mar, Aug to Nov |
| Rockmelon | Oct to Dec |
| Rosemary | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Runner Bean | Oct to Jan |
| Sage | Sep to Dec |
| Salsify | Sep to Apr |
| Shallot | Apr to May, Jul to Aug |
| Silverbeet | Sep to May |
| Snow Pea | Feb to Sep |
| Sorrel | Mar to May, Aug to Oct |
| Soybean | Nov to Dec |
| Spinach | Feb to Sep |
| Spring Onion | Mar to Nov |
| Strawberry | Apr to Jul |
| Sweet Potato | Oct to Nov |
| Thyme | Mar to Apr, Sep to Dec |
| Tomatillo | Oct to Dec |
| Tomato | Sep to Dec |
| Turnip | Sep to May |
| Watercress | Sep to Apr |
| Watermelon | Oct to Dec |
| Yardlong Bean | Oct to Jan |
| Zucchini | Oct to Jan |