Growing Conditions · Northern Ireland
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Growing Conditions
Soil, hardiness and a planting calendar for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon — across 12 postcode districts.
Winter hardiness
A mild area rated RHS H3 — winters usually bottom out around -3°C. Most hardy plants are safe, and you can grow half-hardy exotics that fail further north, but the occasional hard frost means tender plants still want a sheltered wall or winter fleece.
Rain & growing season
A wet climate (1101mm a year): plants rarely go thirsty, but lean on good drainage, disease-resistant varieties and falls that shed water off paving and lawns. A long growing season (~351 frost-free days) — you can sow earlier and harvest later than most of the country, and squeeze in a second late sowing.
Planting Calendar for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The long season allows a second sowing of quick crops in July.
Timings are guided by this area's ~351 frost-free days and RHS H3 hardiness; adjust for a cold or sheltered garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Hardiness | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT25 | — | RHS H3 | 1096mm |
| BT32 | — | RHS H3 | 1096mm |
| BT34 | — | RHS H3 | 1096mm |
| BT35 | — | RHS H3 | 1096mm |
| BT60 | — | RHS H3 | 1124mm |
| BT61 | — | RHS H3 | 1096mm |
| BT62 | — | RHS H3 | 1096mm |
| BT63 | — | RHS H3 | 1096mm |
| BT64 | — | RHS H3 | 1096mm |
| BT66 | — | RHS H3 | 1096mm |
| BT67 | — | RHS H3 | 1096mm |
| BT71 | — | RHS H3 | 1124mm |
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