THE temperature is slowly dropping, the humidity slowly easing, so now is the time to be planting your greens in preparation for the cooler weather ahead.
According to BOM, a large proportion of Mackay’s rainfall falls up until March with the driest months being August/September.
And with temperatures between 29-24 degrees, autumn is the perfect time to get planting those winter vegetables.
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Here’s your autumn planting guide for Mackay…
Vegetables and herbs to grow in hot climates
Anytime:
- Artichoke
- Pak Choy
- Radish
- Spring onion
- Strawberry
- Cabbage
- Rocket
- Basil
- Chive
- Coriander
- Dill
March:
- Garlic (bulbs)
- Kale
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Beans
- Tomatoes
- Eggplant
April:
- Broad beans
- Spinach
- Beetroot
- Silverbeet
- Capsicum
- Chillies
- Chervil
May:
- Rhubarb
- Parsley
- Watercress
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Fruits to grow in hot climates
Deciduous trees (low chill):
- Peach
- Nectarine
- Persimmon
- Fig
- Mulberry
- Pomegranate
Berries/shrubs/groundcovers (low chill):
- Blueberry
- Chilean Guava
- Pepino
- Naranjilla
Evergreens:
- Loquat
- Olive
- Brazilian Tree Grape
- Citrus
- Natal Plum
- Tamarillo
- Babaco
- Avocado
- Carob
- Guava
Nuts:
- Macadamia
- Pecan
Climbers:
- Passionfruit
- Choko
Subtropical:
- Banana
- Mango
- Longan
- Pawpaw
- Lychee
- Pineapple
- Dragonfruit
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Source: The Diggers Club’s The Australian Fruit & Vegetable Garden