When to plant broad bean in Darwin
Honest answer: broad bean is a poor fit for Darwin. Broad Bean can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 24°C for too much of the year. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.
Tropical zone tip
Broad beans are marginal in Darwin's short cool window. Plant May to July and accept smaller harvests.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives broad bean plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Can you grow broad bean in Darwin?
Darwin's tropical climate makes broad bean a poor fit: Broad Bean can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 24°C for too much of the year.