What to plant in Wagga Wagga, NSW
Wagga Wagga is in the arid zone. Hot, dry summers and cold nights. Shade and water decide what survives.
What to plant in Wagga Wagga in July
- AmaranthSow directly in the bed
- BeetrootSow directly in the bed
- Broad BeanSow directly in the bed
- BroccoliRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CarrotSow directly in the bed
- CauliflowerRaise seedlings, then transplant
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- DillSow directly in the bed
- EndiveRaise seedlings, then transplant
- HorseradishSow directly in the bed
- KaleRaise seedlings, then transplant
- KohlrabiSow directly in the bed
- LettuceSow directly in the bed
- MintSow directly or raise seedlings
- MizunaSow directly in the bed
- OnionSow directly or raise seedlings
- ParsleySow directly or raise seedlings
- ParsnipSow directly in the bed
- PeaSow directly in the bed
- RadicchioRaise seedlings, then transplant
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- SageRaise seedlings, then transplant
- SilverbeetSow directly or raise seedlings
- Snow PeaSow directly in the bed
- SpinachSow directly in the bed
- Spring OnionSow directly in the bed
- SwedeSow directly in the bed
Held back for frost in Wagga Wagga: Jerusalem Artichoke, Tomatillo, Tomato.
Frost in Wagga Wagga
Frost usually arrives in Wagga Wagga around late April and finishes by mid October. In about 1 year in 10 it comes as early as early April or as late as early November, 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 Wagga Wagga 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 | Oct to Nov |
| Carrot | All year |
| Cauliflower | Feb to Jul |
| Celeriac | Sep to Dec |
| Celery | None |
| Chickpea | Apr to Jun |
| Chilli | Oct to Nov |
| 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 Jan |
| Daikon | All year |
| Dill | Jul to Aug |
| Eggplant | Sep to Nov |
| Endive | Mar to Jul |
| Fennel | Mar to Apr, Sep to Nov |
| French Bean | Nov to Jan |
| Garlic | Mar to Jun |
| Garlic Chives | Sep to Apr |
| Ginger | Nov |
| 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 |
| 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 | Nov 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 Dec |
| Yardlong Bean | Nov to Jan |
| Zucchini | Nov to Feb |