What to plant in Tibooburra, NSW
Tibooburra is in the arid zone. Hot, dry summers and cold nights. Shade and water decide what survives.
What to plant in Tibooburra in August
- AmaranthSow directly in the bed
- ArtichokeRaise seedlings, then transplant
- BeetrootSow directly in the bed
- BorageSow directly in the bed
- CarrotSow directly in the bed
- ChilliRaise seedlings, then transplant
- Chinese CabbageSow directly or raise seedlings
- CorianderRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CucumberSow directly or raise seedlings
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- DillSow directly in the bed
- EggplantSow directly or raise seedlings
- HorseradishSow directly in the bed
- Jerusalem ArtichokeSow directly in the bed
- KaleRaise seedlings, then transplant
- KohlrabiSow directly in the bed
- LettuceSow directly in the bed
- LuffaRaise seedlings, then transplant
- MizunaSow directly in the bed
- ParsnipSow directly in the bed
- PotatoSow directly in the bed
- PumpkinSow directly or raise seedlings
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- RhubarbSow directly or raise seedlings
- RocketSow directly or raise seedlings
- RockmelonRaise seedlings, then transplant
- SilverbeetSow directly or raise seedlings
- SpinachSow directly in the bed
- Spring OnionSow directly in the bed
- SwedeSow directly in the bed
- TomatilloRaise seedlings, then transplant
- TomatoRaise seedlings, then transplant
- WatermelonSow directly in the bed
- ZucchiniSow directly in the bed
Frost in Tibooburra
Frost usually arrives in Tibooburra around late June and finishes by late July. In about 1 year in 10 it comes as early as early June or as late as mid August, 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 Tibooburra through the year
| Crop | Months |
|---|---|
| Amaranth | Mar to Aug |
| Artichoke | Aug to Apr |
| Asparagus | Sep to Nov |
| Basil | Sep 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 | Sep to Jan |
| Cowpea | Sep to Feb |
| Cucumber | Aug 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 | Sep to Feb |
| Garlic | Mar to Jun |
| Garlic Chives | Sep to Apr |
| Ginger | Oct to Dec |
| Horseradish | Jun to Aug |
| Jerusalem Artichoke | Aug to Sep |
| Kale | Mar to Aug |
| Kohlrabi | Mar to Aug |
| Lettuce | Mar to Sep |
| Luffa | Aug to Mar |
| Mint | May to Jul |
| Mizuna | Mar to Oct |
| Okra | Sep 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 | Sep to Dec |
| Potato | Aug to Dec |
| Pumpkin | Aug to Feb |
| Purslane | Sep to Feb |
| Radicchio | Jun to Jul |
| Radish | All year |
| Rhubarb | Aug to Nov |
| Rocket | Mar to May, Aug to Nov |
| Rockmelon | Aug to Jan |
| Rosemary | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Runner Bean | Sep 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 | Aug |
| Tomato | Jul to Sep |
| Turnip | Mar to Jun |
| Watercress | Mar to May, Sep to Nov |
| Watermelon | Aug to Jan |
| Yardlong Bean | Sep to Feb |
| Zucchini | Aug to Feb |