Gardening and Planting Calendar - Australian Climates - Winter Herb, Vegetables & Fruit

Herbs, Vegetables & Fruit

Subtropical (includes: South-east Qld & Northern NSW)

HERBS – plant chamomile, comfrey, dill, garlic bulbs, lavender, lemon balm, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, sage, sorrel and thyme.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES – plant spinach, silver beet, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, leeks, peas and early-maturing cabbage.

Wet & Dry Tropical (includes: North Queensland, NT & WA)

HERBS – plant dill, garlic, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, sage, Thai coriander and thyme.

FRUIT & VEGETABLES – sow broccoli, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant, peas, potato, pumpkin, spinach, sweet corn and tomato. 

Dry Inland (includes: Arid or Outback areas)

FRUIT & VEGETABLES – plant artichoke, asparagus, broad beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, pea, potato, pumpkin, radish, rhubarb, silver beet and spinach.

Temperate (includes: Sydney, coastal NSW & Victoria)

HERB – plant chamomile, comfrey, coriander, dill, feverfew, garlic bulbs, lavender, lemon balm, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, sage and thyme.

FRUIT & VEGETABLE – plant lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, leeks, peas, beetroot, carrot, celery, radish, spinach, cabbage, Chinese greens, Pak choi can be harvested just 3-4 weeks after planting. 

Cool & Southern Tablelands (includes: Melbourne, Tasmania & cool highlands)

HERBS – plant chives, curry, dill, mint, parsley, sage and thyme.

FRUIT & VEGETABLE –  plant artichoke, asparagus, beetroot, broad beans, broccoli, Brussels sprout, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, endive, leek, lettuce, onion, peas, snow peas, silver beet, spinach and radish.

Mediterranean (includes: Adelaide & Perth)

FRUIT & VEGETABLE - plant artichoke, asparagus, broad bean, carrot, English spinach, lettuce, onion, pea and radish.




Information courtesy of About the Garden magazine website - www.aboutthegarden.com.au