Growing Conditions · Wales
Bridgend Growing Conditions
Soil, hardiness and a planting calendar for Bridgend — across 8 postcode districts.
Soil
A slowly draining, very acid upland soil with a peaty top that holds water most of the year. It grows heathland and moisture-loving acid planting; almost anything else needs raised beds, drainage and shelter from wind. Expect a short season and wet ground for any groundwork.
Winter hardiness
A mild area rated RHS H3 — winters usually bottom out around -5°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 (1199mm 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 (~363 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 Bridgend
The long season allows a second sowing of quick crops in July.
Timings are guided by this area's ~363 frost-free days and RHS H3 hardiness; adjust for a cold or sheltered garden.
Conditions by Postcode
| Postcode | Soil | Hardiness | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| CF31 | slowly draining, very acid peaty upland soil | RHS H3 | 1199mm |
| CF32 | shallow, free-draining acid loam over rock | RHS H3 | 1199mm |
| CF33 | slowly draining, very acid peaty upland soil | RHS H3 | 1199mm |
| CF34 | slowly draining, very acid peaty upland soil | RHS H3 | 1199mm |
| CF35 | free-draining, fertile near-neutral loam | RHS H3 | 1199mm |
| CF36 | free-draining, fertile near-neutral loam | RHS H3 | 1199mm |
| CF39 | shallow, free-draining acid loam over rock | RHS H3 | 1199mm |
| CF72 | slowly draining, very acid peaty upland soil | RHS H3 | 1199mm |
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