Growing Conditions · New South Wales
Cowra Growing Conditions
Soil, climate and a planting calendar for Cowra — across 6 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 cool-climate area — ANBG Zone 1 — with the coldest nights in the country, down near -3°C, and real frosts through winter. Choose frost-hardy and cool-climate plants, hold tender crops until the frosts clear, and shelter young growth from cold winds.
Rainfall & growing season
Low rainfall (614mm a year) — established beds still need summer watering, and drought-tolerant and native plantings suit the climate best. A long, largely frost-free season (~354 frost-free days), with only light frost risk at the margins of winter.
Watering & drainage
This soil holds a useful reserve of water for plants (about 122mm), so with mulch and compost it carries most gardens through summer on moderate watering. The soil sheds water rather than soaking it up after heavy rain, so grade paving and lawns to drain and improve infiltration on compacted ground.
Planting Calendar for Cowra
Southern-Hemisphere timings, guided by this area's ~354 frost-free days and ANBG Zone 1; adjust for a cold or exposed garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Climate zone | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2792 | fertile, moisture-holding silty loam over silty clay loam | ANBG Zone 1 | 596mm |
| 2793 | the ideal free-draining loam over clay loam | ANBG Zone 1 | 620mm |
| 2797 | fertile, moisture-holding silty loam over silty clay | ANBG Zone 1 | 596mm |
| 2799 | fertile, moisture-holding silty loam over silty clay loam | ANBG Zone 1 | 658mm |
| 2804 | fertile but heavier clay loam | ANBG Zone 1 | 596mm |
| 2807 | fertile but heavier clay loam | ANBG Zone 1 | 620mm |
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