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| Townsville will get most of it's annual rain over three months, and usually in one large weather system such as a cyclone or rain bands. For the remainder of the year it's dry and arid and humidity drops after the summer months have passed. It could be said that Townsville climate is a mixture of the arid drylands and tropical landscapes. Techniques that apply to both these areas apply to Townsville. Use of a mixuture will benefit your garden. | Townsville will get most of it's annual rain over three months, and usually in one large weather system such as a cyclone or rain bands. For the remainder of the year it's dry and arid and humidity drops after the summer months have passed. It could be said that Townsville climate is a mixture of the arid drylands and tropical landscapes. Techniques that apply to both these areas apply to Townsville. Use of a mixuture will benefit your garden. | ||
| + | ==== Seasons ==== | ||
| + | === September to October (WINDY & DRY) === | ||
| + | * Cool or low humidity compared to wet months | ||
| + | * Often windy - known as the "mango winds" mango trees flower in this period. | ||
| + | * Winds are very drying | ||
| + | * Last period to consider growing mushrooms | ||
| + | * Occasional storms can occur | ||
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| + | === April to September (COOL & DRY) === | ||
| + | * Traditional vegetable growing season | ||
| + | * Mild winters | ||
| + | * Low humidity | ||
| + | * Minimal to no rainfall | ||
| + | * Cool outdoor temperatures make this season the best to do labour intensive outdoor projects | ||
| + | * Time crops like Pigeon Pea, or other crops you want dried beans pods etc from, to set in these months. The low humidity means mold is less likely to affect successfull drying | ||
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| + | === November to January (HOT, HUMID, DAMP) === | ||
| + | * The build up months, humidity and heat increase | ||
| + | * Plant growth increases substantially compared to the cooler months | ||
| + | * Bug activity substantially increases | ||
| + | * Still dry but threats of rain increase | ||
| + | * Outdoor activities get harder due to humidity | ||
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| + | === February March April (HOT, HUMID, WET) == | ||
| + | * The wet season characterised by persistent humidity. | ||
| + | * Monsoonal rains if they are going to occur in the year, usually fall during these months over weeks of rain and intense heat and humidity | ||
| + | * Traditional vegetables rarely survive, | ||
| + | * Asian greens, Cassava, Arrowroot, Sweet Potato, etc (non european or traditional vegetables ) thrive | ||
| + | * Insect activity at its maximum | ||
| ==== Kitchen Gardens in Townsville ==== | ==== Kitchen Gardens in Townsville ==== | ||
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| * Mulching and covering of soil when evaporation exceeds rainfall which is most of the year in Townsville | * Mulching and covering of soil when evaporation exceeds rainfall which is most of the year in Townsville | ||
| * Wicking beds | * Wicking beds | ||
| - | * Grey water usage: Banana circles with lemon grass, taro, cassava, ginger, paw-paw, sweet potato | + | * Grey water usage: |
| ==== Water is precious in Townsville ==== | ==== Water is precious in Townsville ==== | ||
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| Collections of large numbers of trees and shrubs not adapted to dry periods on minimal water are best not planted in Townsville, if solely reliant on irrigation from town water. If bore water is available use sparingly and with care, to prevent depletion as well as soil salt build ups if present in the water. | Collections of large numbers of trees and shrubs not adapted to dry periods on minimal water are best not planted in Townsville, if solely reliant on irrigation from town water. If bore water is available use sparingly and with care, to prevent depletion as well as soil salt build ups if present in the water. | ||
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