What to plant in Yamba, NSW
Yamba is in the subtropical zone. Mild winters and humid summers. The cooler months are often the easiest.
What to plant in Yamba in December
- AmaranthSow directly in the bed
- ArtichokeRaise seedlings, then transplant
- BasilSow directly or raise seedlings
- Bok ChoySow directly or raise seedlings
- CapsicumRaise seedlings, then transplant
- ChilliRaise seedlings, then transplant
- Chinese CabbageSow directly or raise seedlings
- ChivesRaise seedlings, then transplant
- CornSow directly in the bed
- CowpeaSow directly in the bed
- CucumberSow directly or raise seedlings
- DaikonSow directly in the bed
- EggplantSow directly or raise seedlings
- French BeanSow directly in the bed
- Garlic ChivesSow directly or raise seedlings
- GingerSow directly in the bed
- LuffaRaise seedlings, then transplant
- OkraSow directly or raise seedlings
- PeanutRaise seedlings, then transplant
- PumpkinSow directly or raise seedlings
- PurslaneSow directly in the bed
- RadishSow directly in the bed
- RhubarbSow directly or raise seedlings
- RockmelonRaise seedlings, then transplant
- Runner BeanSow directly in the bed
- SalsifySow directly in the bed
- SilverbeetSow directly or raise seedlings
- SoybeanSow directly in the bed
- Sweet Potato
- TomatoRaise seedlings, then transplant
- WatermelonSow directly in the bed
- Yardlong BeanSow directly in the bed
- ZucchiniSow directly in the bed
Frost in Yamba
Yamba frosts in fewer than 1 year in 10, so frost doesn't hold back any planting here.
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 Yamba through the year
| Crop | Months |
|---|---|
| Amaranth | Aug to Apr |
| Artichoke | Aug to Apr |
| Asparagus | Aug to Nov |
| Basil | Aug to Feb |
| Beetroot | Feb to Oct |
| Bok Choy | All year |
| Borage | Feb to Nov |
| Broad Bean | Mar to Jun |
| Broccoli | Feb to Jun |
| Brussels Sprouts | Feb to Jun |
| Cabbage | Mar to May, Jul to Sep |
| Capsicum | Aug to Mar |
| Carrot | Feb to Oct |
| Cauliflower | Jan to May |
| Celeriac | Mar to Oct |
| Celery | Mar to Oct |
| Chickpea | Apr to Jun |
| Chilli | Jul to Mar |
| Chinese Cabbage | All year |
| Chives | All year |
| Coriander | Mar to Oct |
| Corn | Aug to Feb |
| Cowpea | Aug to Apr |
| Cucumber | Jul to Mar |
| Daikon | All year |
| Dill | Mar to Oct |
| Eggplant | Aug to Mar |
| Endive | Mar to Jul |
| French Bean | Aug to Apr |
| Garlic | Mar to Jul |
| Garlic Chives | All year |
| Ginger | Sep to Mar |
| Horseradish | Apr, Sep to Oct |
| Jerusalem Artichoke | Jul to Nov |
| Kale | Mar to Jun |
| Kohlrabi | Mar to Jun |
| Lettuce | Jan to May |
| Luffa | Aug to Mar |
| Mint | Aug to Nov |
| Mizuna | Mar to Oct |
| Okra | Aug to Feb |
| Onion | Feb to Jun |
| Oregano | Mar to Oct |
| Parsley | Mar to Sep |
| Parsnip | Feb to Sep |
| Pea | Mar to Jul |
| Peanut | Aug to Jan |
| Potato | May to Sep |
| Pumpkin | Aug to Mar |
| Purslane | Aug to Mar |
| Radicchio | Apr to Jun |
| Radish | All year |
| Rhubarb | Jun to Mar |
| Rocket | Mar to Oct |
| Rockmelon | Jul to Jan |
| Rosemary | Mar to May, Sep to Oct |
| Runner Bean | Aug to Apr |
| Sage | Aug to Nov |
| Salsify | Aug to Mar |
| Shallot | Apr to Jul |
| Silverbeet | All year |
| Snow Pea | Mar to Jul |
| Sorrel | Mar to May, Aug to Sep |
| Soybean | Nov to Jan |
| Spinach | Mar to Jul |
| Spring Onion | Mar to Oct |
| Strawberry | Mar to May |
| Sweet Potato | Sep to Jan |
| Thyme | Mar to Oct |
| Tomatillo | Aug to Oct |
| Tomato | Aug to Mar |
| Watermelon | Aug to Jan |
| Yardlong Bean | Aug to Apr |
| Zucchini | Aug to Feb |