Seasonal Planting Guide: Spring herbs, fruit & veggies

I can’t actually believe how fast this year has flown by. I know I probably say that every year but...Spring? Already!? It can’t be.

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All the extra time that we’re spending at home at the moment - due to the ‘C’ word that I don’t like to mention (Covid / Coronavirus - for those of you not sure what i’m referring to) isn’t all bad. It’s a great time to get your home and garden in order and while Spring cleaning may be on your ‘to do list’ this month, another area you may like to spend some of your time this Spring is in the garden.

Spring is the perfect time of year to get your edible garden going so we thought you might like to learn more about what herbs, fruits and vegetables you should be planting at this time of year based on your location.

This zone map by abouthegarden.com.au shows all the vegetable plants, herbs and fruits you should be planting at this time of year so you can be enjoying them at the kitchen table over the coming months. All you need to do to get started is locate your zone on the map to discover the best plants for your garden and get out to your local garden centre and pick yourself up some of these beauties. Then enjoy everything your edible garden has to offer.

TEMPERATE AREAS (INCLUDES: SYDNEY, COASTAL NSW & VICTORIA)

HERBS – sow basil, chives, coriander, dill, min, oregano, parsley, sage and thyme.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES - Sow beans, beetroot, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, capsicum, cucumber, eggplant, endive, lettuce, melons, okra, onion, parsnip, potato, pumpkin, radish, rhubarb, rosella, silver beet, spring onion, squash, sweet corn, sweet potato, tomato and zucchini.

SUBTROPICAL (INCLUDES: SOUTH-EAST QLD & NORTHERN NSW)

HERBS - sow basil, chives, coriander, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, sage and thyme.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES – sow beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, chicory, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, melons, mustard, onion, parsnip, potato, pumpkin, radish, rosella, silver beet, squash, sweet corn, sweet potato, tomato and watermelon.

OTHER AREAS OF AUSTRALIA

WET & DRY TROPICAL (INCLUDES: NORTH QUEENSLAND, NT & WA)

HERBS – plant basil, chilli, chives, dill, ginger, mint, oregano and parsley.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES - Plant beetroot, capsicum, carrot, chilli, Chinese Cabbage, choko, corn, cucumber, french beans, eggplant, leek, lettuce, onion, radish, rockmelon, silver beet, spinach, squash, sweet potato, pumpkin, tomato, watermelon and zucchini.

DRY INLAND (INCLUDES: ARID OR OUTBACK AREAS)

HERBS - Protect plants from heat in late spring. inland areas have a good climate for growing all types of herbs.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES - Stop planting most vegetables by spring, although beans, capsicum, onion, radish and sweet corn can still do well. Harvest by summer. Watch out for fruit flys and control spray lawn weeds.

COOL & SOUTHERN TABLELANDS (INCLUDES: MELBOURNE & COOL HIGHLANDS)

HERBS – sow basil, chives, coriander, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, sage and thyme.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES - Sow beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, eggplant, endive, leek, lettuce, onion, pak choi, pea, spinach, spring onion, strawberry, sweet corn, zucchini and tomato.

MEDITERRANEAN (INCLUDES: ADELAIDE & PERTH)

HERBS – sow basil, chives, coriander, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, sage and thyme.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES – Sow broccoli, carrot, celery, cucumber, lettuce, silver beet, snow pea, spinach, strawberry, sweet corn, zucchini and tomato.