Growing Conditions · Tasmania
Sorell Growing Conditions
Soil, climate and a planting calendar for Sorell — across 5 postcodes.
Climate & hardiness
A cool-climate area — ANBG Zone 1 — with the coldest nights in the country, down near -2°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 (597mm a year) — established beds still need summer watering, and drought-tolerant and native plantings suit the climate best. A long, largely frost-free season (~351 frost-free days), with only light frost risk at the margins of winter.
Planting Calendar for Sorell
Southern-Hemisphere timings, guided by this area's ~351 frost-free days and ANBG Zone 1; adjust for a cold or exposed garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Climate zone | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7171 | — | ANBG Zone 1 | 597mm |
| 7173 | — | ANBG Zone 1 | 597mm |
| 7174 | — | ANBG Zone 1 | 597mm |
| 7175 | — | ANBG Zone 1 | 597mm |
| 7176 | — | ANBG Zone 1 | 597mm |
Planning work in Sorell?
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