What to plant in Tarcoola, SA
Tarcoola is in the arid zone. Hot, dry summers and cold nights. Shade and water decide what survives.
What to plant in Tarcoola in September
- ArtichokeRaise seedlings, then transplant
- AsparagusSow directly or raise seedlings
- BeetrootSow directly in the bed
- BorageSow directly in the bed
- CapsicumRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CarrotSow directly in the bed
- CeleriacRaise seedlings, then transplant
- ChilliRaise seedlings, then transplant
- Chinese CabbageSow directly or raise seedlings
- ChivesRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CorianderRaise seedlings, then transplant
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- EggplantSow directly or raise seedlings
- FennelSow directly or raise seedlings
- Garlic ChivesSow directly or raise seedlings
- LettuceSow directly in the bed
- MizunaSow directly in the bed
- OreganoSow directly or raise seedlings
- ParsnipSow directly in the bed
- PotatoSow directly in the bed
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- RhubarbSow directly or raise seedlings
- RocketSow directly or raise seedlings
- RockmelonRaise seedlings, then transplant
- RosemaryRaise seedlings, then transplant
- SilverbeetSow directly or raise seedlings
- SorrelSow directly in the bed
- SpinachSow directly in the bed
- Spring OnionSow directly in the bed
- SwedeSow directly in the bed
- ThymeSow directly or raise seedlings
- TomatoRaise seedlings, then transplant
- WatercressSow directly or raise seedlings
Held back for frost in Tarcoola: Basil, Corn, Cowpea, Cucumber, French Bean, Jerusalem Artichoke, Luffa, Okra, Peanut, Pumpkin, Purslane, Runner Bean, Watermelon, Yardlong Bean, Zucchini.
Frost in Tarcoola
Frost usually arrives in Tarcoola around late May and finishes by late August. In about 1 year in 10 it comes as early as mid May or as late as late September, 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 Tarcoola 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 | Aug 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 | Aug 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 | Sep 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 | Aug to 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 |