Growing Conditions · New South Wales
Clarence Valley Growing Conditions
Soil, climate and a planting calendar for Clarence Valley — across 9 postcodes.
Soil
A soft, fertile silty loam that holds moisture and nutrients well and grows strong, lush plantings. It can cap or crust after heavy rain and compacts if worked wet, so add organic matter and avoid digging it saturated. A silty-clay-loam subsoil beneath holds moisture well but drains slowly, so raised beds and good falls pay off on wetter ground.
Climate & hardiness
A mild, warm-temperate area — ANBG Zone 3 — with winter lows around 5°C and little frost. A very wide palette does well here, including many subtropicals, and only genuinely cold-sensitive plants need protection.
Rainfall & growing season
A wet climate (1172mm a year): plants rarely go thirsty, but lean on free-draining soil, disease-resistant varieties and falls that shed water off paving and lawns. A frost-free, year-round growing season (~362 frost-free days) — something can be planted or harvested in every month, with warmth (and in the north, the wet season) setting the rhythm rather than cold.
Watering & drainage
This soil holds a generous reserve of water for plants (about 160mm), staying moist between rains — deep, less frequent watering suits it and drainage matters more than irrigation.
Planting Calendar for Clarence Valley
In the tropics and subtropics, the cooler, drier autumn–winter months are the easiest time to plant and establish new gardens.
Southern-Hemisphere timings, guided by this area's ~362 frost-free days and ANBG Zone 3; adjust for a cold or exposed garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Climate zone | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2365 | the ideal free-draining loam over clay loam | ANBG Zone 1 | 866mm |
| 2450 | fertile, moisture-holding silty loam over silty clay loam | ANBG Zone 3 | 1315mm |
| 2456 | moderately draining sandy clay loam | ANBG Zone 3 | 1315mm |
| 2462 | rich, sticky silty clay loam over clay loam | ANBG Zone 3 | 1203mm |
| 2463 | fertile, moisture-holding silty loam over silty clay loam | ANBG Zone 3 | 1203mm |
| 2464 | fertile, moisture-holding silty loam over silty clay loam | ANBG Zone 3 | 1203mm |
| 2465 | fertile, moisture-holding silty loam over silty clay loam | ANBG Zone 3 | 1203mm |
| 2466 | the ideal free-draining loam over clay loam | ANBG Zone 3 | 1203mm |
| 2472 | fertile, moisture-holding silty loam | ANBG Zone 4 | 1035mm |
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