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Things you can grow in Victoria
Asparagus
Exquisitely tender green spears, asparagus is a long lived perennial for the established garden
Basil
A classic Italian herb, basil’s tender leaves will give you pesto and garnish pizzas all summer
Beetroot
Exquisitely earthy, beetroot is a versatile, healthy root vegetable
Broad Beans
A real treat in summer, tender broad beans are versatile and pack a big flavour punch
Broccoli
Bright green florets full of antioxidants, brocolli is a great addition to any home garden
Brussel Sprouts
Lavish these plants with attention and you will be rewarded with delicious mini cabbages
Butternut squash
Deliciously nutty with deep orange flesh, this versatile veggie tastes like summer
Capsicum
Bright and colourful, capsicums are mild and sweet while adding a flavour punch to dishes
Carrots
Rich, earthy and crunchy, carrots in a variety of colours are a rewarding year round crop
Cauliflower
A delectable brassica, cauliflower is extremely versatile raw or cooked or even instead of rice!
Celery
This green veggie is delightfuly crunchy and essentially calorie-free
Chard
Also known as silverbeet, swiss chard or rainbow chard. This spinach-alternative is a great pick for beginners
Chillis
From mild to über hot, growing your own chillies is easy and rewarding
Coriander
Distinctly aromatic and flavourful, this culinary annual is an essential herb for any cook
Corn
Surprisingly easy, freshly picked corn is bursting with sweetness, in an array of colours
Cucumber
Cucumbers are mild and refreshing, a crunchy addition to salads or a cooling side to spicy dishes
Eggplant
Deep purple in colour, eggplants are extremely versatile, with a rich flavour
Garlic
Pungent garlic bulbs are an essential ingredient in many cuisines, well worth nine months wait!
Leeks
Luscious leeks have a delicious onion flavour, but are more sweet and mild
Lettuce
In a vast array of colours, shapes and textures, lettuce is an easy, healthy leafy green
Mint
An easy-to-grow herb which will find a spot in any garden. Remember to keep it contained or it'll take over!
Onions
These pungent almost sulfurous bulbs are ubiquitous in cooking and surprisingly easy to grow
Oregano
A versatile herb especially in Italian cuisine, this perennial is an easy to grow ground cover
Parsley
This delicious herb needs plenty of water, but rewards you with an almost continuous harvest once it's established
Peas
Sweet and plump, these little pods are a space efficient addition to any garden
Potato
Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow, and are delicious as ‘new’ potatoes or store well
Pumpkin
These vines will yield an abundance of bright orange fruits to eat fresh or store for later use
Radishes
Peppery and refreshing, these quick growing roots add a lovely crunch to winter salads
Raspberries
Delicious jubes of sweetness, and laden with antioxidants, raspberries are a wonder food
Rhubarb
A hardy perennial bearing juicy red stalks, with a little love rhubarb yields fruit year round
Rosemary
A hardy perennial; grow a single plant or a whole hedge for a fragrant kitchen garden essential
Spinach
This leafy green veggie is high in iron and fibre, and is easy to grow in cool weather
Spring onion
A quick alternative to bulb onions, these pungent stalks are hugely productive in a small space
Strawberries
So much more flavoursome than supermarket varieties, these berries will hit your sweet spot
Sweet potatoes
Low GI, in white, purple or orange, these tubers are a delectable addition to your garden
Thyme
Strongly flavoured, this perennial herb thrives in the hot, sunny areas of your garden
Tomatoes
A freshly picked, vine ripened tomato is like no other. A few plants reward you all summer long!
Watermelons
These vines produce sweet juicy fruits in a variety of colours, perfect for summer snacks
Zucchini
Quick and easy to grow, pick them small and tasty in spring, or grow them big to stuff or roast
Things you can grow in Tasmania
Asparagus
Exquisitely tender green spears, asparagus is a long lived perennial for the established garden
Basil
A classic Italian herb, basil’s tender leaves will give you pesto and garnish pizzas all summer
Beetroot
Exquisitely earthy, beetroot is a versatile, healthy root vegetable
Broad Beans
A real treat in summer, tender broad beans are versatile and pack a big flavour punch
Broccoli
Bright green florets full of antioxidants, brocolli is a great addition to any home garden
Brussel Sprouts
Lavish these plants with attention and you will be rewarded with delicious mini cabbages
Butternut squash
Deliciously nutty with deep orange flesh, this versatile veggie tastes like summer
Capsicum
Bright and colourful, capsicums are mild and sweet while adding a flavour punch to dishes
Carrots
Rich, earthy and crunchy, carrots in a variety of colours are a rewarding year round crop
Cauliflower
A delectable brassica, cauliflower is extremely versatile raw or cooked or even instead of rice!
Celery
This green veggie is delightfuly crunchy and essentially calorie-free
Chard
Also known as silverbeet, swiss chard or rainbow chard. This spinach-alternative is a great pick for beginners
Chillis
From mild to über hot, growing your own chillies is easy and rewarding
Coriander
Distinctly aromatic and flavourful, this culinary annual is an essential herb for any cook
Corn
Surprisingly easy, freshly picked corn is bursting with sweetness, in an array of colours
Cucumber
Cucumbers are mild and refreshing, a crunchy addition to salads or a cooling side to spicy dishes
Eggplant
Deep purple in colour, eggplants are extremely versatile, with a rich flavour
Garlic
Pungent garlic bulbs are an essential ingredient in many cuisines, well worth nine months wait!
Leeks
Luscious leeks have a delicious onion flavour, but are more sweet and mild
Lettuce
In a vast array of colours, shapes and textures, lettuce is an easy, healthy leafy green
Mint
An easy-to-grow herb which will find a spot in any garden. Remember to keep it contained or it'll take over!
Onions
These pungent almost sulfurous bulbs are ubiquitous in cooking and surprisingly easy to grow
Oregano
A versatile herb especially in Italian cuisine, this perennial is an easy to grow ground cover
Parsley
This delicious herb needs plenty of water, but rewards you with an almost continuous harvest once it's established
Peas
Sweet and plump, these little pods are a space efficient addition to any garden
Potato
Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow, and are delicious as ‘new’ potatoes or store well
Pumpkin
These vines will yield an abundance of bright orange fruits to eat fresh or store for later use
Radishes
Peppery and refreshing, these quick growing roots add a lovely crunch to winter salads
Raspberries
Delicious jubes of sweetness, and laden with antioxidants, raspberries are a wonder food
Rhubarb
A hardy perennial bearing juicy red stalks, with a little love rhubarb yields fruit year round
Rosemary
A hardy perennial; grow a single plant or a whole hedge for a fragrant kitchen garden essential
Spinach
This leafy green veggie is high in iron and fibre, and is easy to grow in cool weather
Spring onion
A quick alternative to bulb onions, these pungent stalks are hugely productive in a small space
Strawberries
So much more flavoursome than supermarket varieties, these berries will hit your sweet spot
Sweet potatoes
Low GI, in white, purple or orange, these tubers are a delectable addition to your garden
Thyme
Strongly flavoured, this perennial herb thrives in the hot, sunny areas of your garden
Tomatoes
A freshly picked, vine ripened tomato is like no other. A few plants reward you all summer long!
Watermelons
These vines produce sweet juicy fruits in a variety of colours, perfect for summer snacks
Zucchini
Quick and easy to grow, pick them small and tasty in spring, or grow them big to stuff or roast
Things you can grow in Western Australia
Asparagus
Exquisitely tender green spears, asparagus is a long lived perennial for the established garden
Basil
A classic Italian herb, basil’s tender leaves will give you pesto and garnish pizzas all summer
Beetroot
Exquisitely earthy, beetroot is a versatile, healthy root vegetable
Broad Beans
A real treat in summer, tender broad beans are versatile and pack a big flavour punch
Broccoli
Bright green florets full of antioxidants, brocolli is a great addition to any home garden
Brussel Sprouts
Lavish these plants with attention and you will be rewarded with delicious mini cabbages
Butternut squash
Deliciously nutty with deep orange flesh, this versatile veggie tastes like summer
Capsicum
Bright and colourful, capsicums are mild and sweet while adding a flavour punch to dishes
Carrots
Rich, earthy and crunchy, carrots in a variety of colours are a rewarding year round crop
Cauliflower
A delectable brassica, cauliflower is extremely versatile raw or cooked or even instead of rice!
Celery
This green veggie is delightfuly crunchy and essentially calorie-free
Chard
Also known as silverbeet, swiss chard or rainbow chard. This spinach-alternative is a great pick for beginners
Chillis
From mild to über hot, growing your own chillies is easy and rewarding
Coriander
Distinctly aromatic and flavourful, this culinary annual is an essential herb for any cook
Corn
Surprisingly easy, freshly picked corn is bursting with sweetness, in an array of colours
Cucumber
Cucumbers are mild and refreshing, a crunchy addition to salads or a cooling side to spicy dishes
Eggplant
Deep purple in colour, eggplants are extremely versatile, with a rich flavour
Garlic
Pungent garlic bulbs are an essential ingredient in many cuisines, well worth nine months wait!
Leeks
Luscious leeks have a delicious onion flavour, but are more sweet and mild
Lettuce
In a vast array of colours, shapes and textures, lettuce is an easy, healthy leafy green
Mint
An easy-to-grow herb which will find a spot in any garden. Remember to keep it contained or it'll take over!
Onions
These pungent almost sulfurous bulbs are ubiquitous in cooking and surprisingly easy to grow
Oregano
A versatile herb especially in Italian cuisine, this perennial is an easy to grow ground cover
Parsley
This delicious herb needs plenty of water, but rewards you with an almost continuous harvest once it's established
Peas
Sweet and plump, these little pods are a space efficient addition to any garden
Potato
Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow, and are delicious as ‘new’ potatoes or store well
Pumpkin
These vines will yield an abundance of bright orange fruits to eat fresh or store for later use
Radishes
Peppery and refreshing, these quick growing roots add a lovely crunch to winter salads
Raspberries
Delicious jubes of sweetness, and laden with antioxidants, raspberries are a wonder food
Rhubarb
A hardy perennial bearing juicy red stalks, with a little love rhubarb yields fruit year round
Rosemary
A hardy perennial; grow a single plant or a whole hedge for a fragrant kitchen garden essential
Spinach
This leafy green veggie is high in iron and fibre, and is easy to grow in cool weather
Spring onion
A quick alternative to bulb onions, these pungent stalks are hugely productive in a small space
Strawberries
So much more flavoursome than supermarket varieties, these berries will hit your sweet spot
Sweet potatoes
Low GI, in white, purple or orange, these tubers are a delectable addition to your garden
Thyme
Strongly flavoured, this perennial herb thrives in the hot, sunny areas of your garden
Tomatoes
A freshly picked, vine ripened tomato is like no other. A few plants reward you all summer long!
Watermelons
These vines produce sweet juicy fruits in a variety of colours, perfect for summer snacks
Zucchini
Quick and easy to grow, pick them small and tasty in spring, or grow them big to stuff or roast
Things you can grow in Queensland
Asparagus
Exquisitely tender green spears, asparagus is a long lived perennial for the established garden
Basil
A classic Italian herb, basil’s tender leaves will give you pesto and garnish pizzas all summer
Beetroot
Exquisitely earthy, beetroot is a versatile, healthy root vegetable
Broad Beans
A real treat in summer, tender broad beans are versatile and pack a big flavour punch
Broccoli
Bright green florets full of antioxidants, brocolli is a great addition to any home garden
Brussel Sprouts
Lavish these plants with attention and you will be rewarded with delicious mini cabbages
Butternut squash
Deliciously nutty with deep orange flesh, this versatile veggie tastes like summer
Capsicum
Bright and colourful, capsicums are mild and sweet while adding a flavour punch to dishes
Carrots
Rich, earthy and crunchy, carrots in a variety of colours are a rewarding year round crop
Cauliflower
A delectable brassica, cauliflower is extremely versatile raw or cooked or even instead of rice!
Celery
This green veggie is delightfuly crunchy and essentially calorie-free
Chard
Also known as silverbeet, swiss chard or rainbow chard. This spinach-alternative is a great pick for beginners
Chillis
From mild to über hot, growing your own chillies is easy and rewarding
Coriander
Distinctly aromatic and flavourful, this culinary annual is an essential herb for any cook
Corn
Surprisingly easy, freshly picked corn is bursting with sweetness, in an array of colours
Cucumber
Cucumbers are mild and refreshing, a crunchy addition to salads or a cooling side to spicy dishes
Eggplant
Deep purple in colour, eggplants are extremely versatile, with a rich flavour
Garlic
Pungent garlic bulbs are an essential ingredient in many cuisines, well worth nine months wait!
Leeks
Luscious leeks have a delicious onion flavour, but are more sweet and mild
Lettuce
In a vast array of colours, shapes and textures, lettuce is an easy, healthy leafy green
Mint
An easy-to-grow herb which will find a spot in any garden. Remember to keep it contained or it'll take over!
Onions
These pungent almost sulfurous bulbs are ubiquitous in cooking and surprisingly easy to grow
Oregano
A versatile herb especially in Italian cuisine, this perennial is an easy to grow ground cover
Parsley
This delicious herb needs plenty of water, but rewards you with an almost continuous harvest once it's established
Peas
Sweet and plump, these little pods are a space efficient addition to any garden
Potato
Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow, and are delicious as ‘new’ potatoes or store well
Pumpkin
These vines will yield an abundance of bright orange fruits to eat fresh or store for later use
Radishes
Peppery and refreshing, these quick growing roots add a lovely crunch to winter salads
Raspberries
Delicious jubes of sweetness, and laden with antioxidants, raspberries are a wonder food
Rhubarb
A hardy perennial bearing juicy red stalks, with a little love rhubarb yields fruit year round
Rosemary
A hardy perennial; grow a single plant or a whole hedge for a fragrant kitchen garden essential
Spinach
This leafy green veggie is high in iron and fibre, and is easy to grow in cool weather
Spring onion
A quick alternative to bulb onions, these pungent stalks are hugely productive in a small space
Strawberries
So much more flavoursome than supermarket varieties, these berries will hit your sweet spot
Sweet potatoes
Low GI, in white, purple or orange, these tubers are a delectable addition to your garden
Thyme
Strongly flavoured, this perennial herb thrives in the hot, sunny areas of your garden
Tomatoes
A freshly picked, vine ripened tomato is like no other. A few plants reward you all summer long!
Watermelons
These vines produce sweet juicy fruits in a variety of colours, perfect for summer snacks
Zucchini
Quick and easy to grow, pick them small and tasty in spring, or grow them big to stuff or roast
Things you can grow in The Northern Territory
Asparagus
Exquisitely tender green spears, asparagus is a long lived perennial for the established garden
Basil
A classic Italian herb, basil’s tender leaves will give you pesto and garnish pizzas all summer
Beetroot
Exquisitely earthy, beetroot is a versatile, healthy root vegetable
Broad Beans
A real treat in summer, tender broad beans are versatile and pack a big flavour punch
Broccoli
Bright green florets full of antioxidants, brocolli is a great addition to any home garden
Brussel Sprouts
Lavish these plants with attention and you will be rewarded with delicious mini cabbages
Butternut squash
Deliciously nutty with deep orange flesh, this versatile veggie tastes like summer
Capsicum
Bright and colourful, capsicums are mild and sweet while adding a flavour punch to dishes
Carrots
Rich, earthy and crunchy, carrots in a variety of colours are a rewarding year round crop
Cauliflower
A delectable brassica, cauliflower is extremely versatile raw or cooked or even instead of rice!
Celery
This green veggie is delightfuly crunchy and essentially calorie-free
Chard
Also known as silverbeet, swiss chard or rainbow chard. This spinach-alternative is a great pick for beginners
Chillis
From mild to über hot, growing your own chillies is easy and rewarding
Coriander
Distinctly aromatic and flavourful, this culinary annual is an essential herb for any cook
Corn
Surprisingly easy, freshly picked corn is bursting with sweetness, in an array of colours
Cucumber
Cucumbers are mild and refreshing, a crunchy addition to salads or a cooling side to spicy dishes
Eggplant
Deep purple in colour, eggplants are extremely versatile, with a rich flavour
Garlic
Pungent garlic bulbs are an essential ingredient in many cuisines, well worth nine months wait!
Leeks
Luscious leeks have a delicious onion flavour, but are more sweet and mild
Lettuce
In a vast array of colours, shapes and textures, lettuce is an easy, healthy leafy green
Mint
An easy-to-grow herb which will find a spot in any garden. Remember to keep it contained or it'll take over!
Onions
These pungent almost sulfurous bulbs are ubiquitous in cooking and surprisingly easy to grow
Oregano
A versatile herb especially in Italian cuisine, this perennial is an easy to grow ground cover
Parsley
This delicious herb needs plenty of water, but rewards you with an almost continuous harvest once it's established
Peas
Sweet and plump, these little pods are a space efficient addition to any garden
Potato
Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow, and are delicious as ‘new’ potatoes or store well
Pumpkin
These vines will yield an abundance of bright orange fruits to eat fresh or store for later use
Radishes
Peppery and refreshing, these quick growing roots add a lovely crunch to winter salads
Raspberries
Delicious jubes of sweetness, and laden with antioxidants, raspberries are a wonder food
Rhubarb
A hardy perennial bearing juicy red stalks, with a little love rhubarb yields fruit year round
Rosemary
A hardy perennial; grow a single plant or a whole hedge for a fragrant kitchen garden essential
Spinach
This leafy green veggie is high in iron and fibre, and is easy to grow in cool weather
Spring onion
A quick alternative to bulb onions, these pungent stalks are hugely productive in a small space
Strawberries
So much more flavoursome than supermarket varieties, these berries will hit your sweet spot
Sweet potatoes
Low GI, in white, purple or orange, these tubers are a delectable addition to your garden
Thyme
Strongly flavoured, this perennial herb thrives in the hot, sunny areas of your garden
Tomatoes
A freshly picked, vine ripened tomato is like no other. A few plants reward you all summer long!
Watermelons
These vines produce sweet juicy fruits in a variety of colours, perfect for summer snacks
Zucchini
Quick and easy to grow, pick them small and tasty in spring, or grow them big to stuff or roast
Things you can grow in New South Wales
Asparagus
Exquisitely tender green spears, asparagus is a long lived perennial for the established garden
Basil
A classic Italian herb, basil’s tender leaves will give you pesto and garnish pizzas all summer
Beetroot
Exquisitely earthy, beetroot is a versatile, healthy root vegetable
Broad Beans
A real treat in summer, tender broad beans are versatile and pack a big flavour punch
Broccoli
Bright green florets full of antioxidants, brocolli is a great addition to any home garden
Brussel Sprouts
Lavish these plants with attention and you will be rewarded with delicious mini cabbages
Butternut squash
Deliciously nutty with deep orange flesh, this versatile veggie tastes like summer
Capsicum
Bright and colourful, capsicums are mild and sweet while adding a flavour punch to dishes
Carrots
Rich, earthy and crunchy, carrots in a variety of colours are a rewarding year round crop
Cauliflower
A delectable brassica, cauliflower is extremely versatile raw or cooked or even instead of rice!
Celery
This green veggie is delightfuly crunchy and essentially calorie-free
Chard
Also known as silverbeet, swiss chard or rainbow chard. This spinach-alternative is a great pick for beginners
Chillis
From mild to über hot, growing your own chillies is easy and rewarding
Coriander
Distinctly aromatic and flavourful, this culinary annual is an essential herb for any cook
Corn
Surprisingly easy, freshly picked corn is bursting with sweetness, in an array of colours
Cucumber
Cucumbers are mild and refreshing, a crunchy addition to salads or a cooling side to spicy dishes
Eggplant
Deep purple in colour, eggplants are extremely versatile, with a rich flavour
Garlic
Pungent garlic bulbs are an essential ingredient in many cuisines, well worth nine months wait!
Leeks
Luscious leeks have a delicious onion flavour, but are more sweet and mild
Lettuce
In a vast array of colours, shapes and textures, lettuce is an easy, healthy leafy green
Mint
An easy-to-grow herb which will find a spot in any garden. Remember to keep it contained or it'll take over!
Onions
These pungent almost sulfurous bulbs are ubiquitous in cooking and surprisingly easy to grow
Oregano
A versatile herb especially in Italian cuisine, this perennial is an easy to grow ground cover
Parsley
This delicious herb needs plenty of water, but rewards you with an almost continuous harvest once it's established
Peas
Sweet and plump, these little pods are a space efficient addition to any garden
Potato
Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow, and are delicious as ‘new’ potatoes or store well
Pumpkin
These vines will yield an abundance of bright orange fruits to eat fresh or store for later use
Radishes
Peppery and refreshing, these quick growing roots add a lovely crunch to winter salads
Raspberries
Delicious jubes of sweetness, and laden with antioxidants, raspberries are a wonder food
Rhubarb
A hardy perennial bearing juicy red stalks, with a little love rhubarb yields fruit year round
Rosemary
A hardy perennial; grow a single plant or a whole hedge for a fragrant kitchen garden essential
Spinach
This leafy green veggie is high in iron and fibre, and is easy to grow in cool weather
Spring onion
A quick alternative to bulb onions, these pungent stalks are hugely productive in a small space
Strawberries
So much more flavoursome than supermarket varieties, these berries will hit your sweet spot
Sweet potatoes
Low GI, in white, purple or orange, these tubers are a delectable addition to your garden
Thyme
Strongly flavoured, this perennial herb thrives in the hot, sunny areas of your garden
Tomatoes
A freshly picked, vine ripened tomato is like no other. A few plants reward you all summer long!
Watermelons
These vines produce sweet juicy fruits in a variety of colours, perfect for summer snacks
Zucchini
Quick and easy to grow, pick them small and tasty in spring, or grow them big to stuff or roast
Things you can grow in South Australia
Asparagus
Exquisitely tender green spears, asparagus is a long lived perennial for the established garden
Basil
A classic Italian herb, basil’s tender leaves will give you pesto and garnish pizzas all summer
Beetroot
Exquisitely earthy, beetroot is a versatile, healthy root vegetable
Broad Beans
A real treat in summer, tender broad beans are versatile and pack a big flavour punch
Broccoli
Bright green florets full of antioxidants, brocolli is a great addition to any home garden
Brussel Sprouts
Lavish these plants with attention and you will be rewarded with delicious mini cabbages
Butternut squash
Deliciously nutty with deep orange flesh, this versatile veggie tastes like summer
Capsicum
Bright and colourful, capsicums are mild and sweet while adding a flavour punch to dishes
Carrots
Rich, earthy and crunchy, carrots in a variety of colours are a rewarding year round crop
Cauliflower
A delectable brassica, cauliflower is extremely versatile raw or cooked or even instead of rice!
Celery
This green veggie is delightfuly crunchy and essentially calorie-free
Chard
Also known as silverbeet, swiss chard or rainbow chard. This spinach-alternative is a great pick for beginners
Chillis
From mild to über hot, growing your own chillies is easy and rewarding
Coriander
Distinctly aromatic and flavourful, this culinary annual is an essential herb for any cook
Corn
Surprisingly easy, freshly picked corn is bursting with sweetness, in an array of colours
Cucumber
Cucumbers are mild and refreshing, a crunchy addition to salads or a cooling side to spicy dishes
Eggplant
Deep purple in colour, eggplants are extremely versatile, with a rich flavour
Garlic
Pungent garlic bulbs are an essential ingredient in many cuisines, well worth nine months wait!
Leeks
Luscious leeks have a delicious onion flavour, but are more sweet and mild
Lettuce
In a vast array of colours, shapes and textures, lettuce is an easy, healthy leafy green
Mint
An easy-to-grow herb which will find a spot in any garden. Remember to keep it contained or it'll take over!
Onions
These pungent almost sulfurous bulbs are ubiquitous in cooking and surprisingly easy to grow
Oregano
A versatile herb especially in Italian cuisine, this perennial is an easy to grow ground cover
Parsley
This delicious herb needs plenty of water, but rewards you with an almost continuous harvest once it's established
Peas
Sweet and plump, these little pods are a space efficient addition to any garden
Potato
Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow, and are delicious as ‘new’ potatoes or store well
Pumpkin
These vines will yield an abundance of bright orange fruits to eat fresh or store for later use
Radishes
Peppery and refreshing, these quick growing roots add a lovely crunch to winter salads
Raspberries
Delicious jubes of sweetness, and laden with antioxidants, raspberries are a wonder food
Rhubarb
A hardy perennial bearing juicy red stalks, with a little love rhubarb yields fruit year round
Rosemary
A hardy perennial; grow a single plant or a whole hedge for a fragrant kitchen garden essential
Spinach
This leafy green veggie is high in iron and fibre, and is easy to grow in cool weather
Spring onion
A quick alternative to bulb onions, these pungent stalks are hugely productive in a small space
Strawberries
So much more flavoursome than supermarket varieties, these berries will hit your sweet spot
Sweet potatoes
Low GI, in white, purple or orange, these tubers are a delectable addition to your garden
Thyme
Strongly flavoured, this perennial herb thrives in the hot, sunny areas of your garden
Tomatoes
A freshly picked, vine ripened tomato is like no other. A few plants reward you all summer long!
Watermelons
These vines produce sweet juicy fruits in a variety of colours, perfect for summer snacks
Zucchini
Quick and easy to grow, pick them small and tasty in spring, or grow them big to stuff or roast
Things you can grow in The ACT
Asparagus
Exquisitely tender green spears, asparagus is a long lived perennial for the established garden
Basil
A classic Italian herb, basil’s tender leaves will give you pesto and garnish pizzas all summer
Beetroot
Exquisitely earthy, beetroot is a versatile, healthy root vegetable
Broad Beans
A real treat in summer, tender broad beans are versatile and pack a big flavour punch
Broccoli
Bright green florets full of antioxidants, brocolli is a great addition to any home garden
Brussel Sprouts
Lavish these plants with attention and you will be rewarded with delicious mini cabbages
Butternut squash
Deliciously nutty with deep orange flesh, this versatile veggie tastes like summer
Capsicum
Bright and colourful, capsicums are mild and sweet while adding a flavour punch to dishes
Carrots
Rich, earthy and crunchy, carrots in a variety of colours are a rewarding year round crop
Cauliflower
A delectable brassica, cauliflower is extremely versatile raw or cooked or even instead of rice!
Celery
This green veggie is delightfuly crunchy and essentially calorie-free
Chard
Also known as silverbeet, swiss chard or rainbow chard. This spinach-alternative is a great pick for beginners
Chillis
From mild to über hot, growing your own chillies is easy and rewarding
Coriander
Distinctly aromatic and flavourful, this culinary annual is an essential herb for any cook
Corn
Surprisingly easy, freshly picked corn is bursting with sweetness, in an array of colours
Cucumber
Cucumbers are mild and refreshing, a crunchy addition to salads or a cooling side to spicy dishes
Eggplant
Deep purple in colour, eggplants are extremely versatile, with a rich flavour
Garlic
Pungent garlic bulbs are an essential ingredient in many cuisines, well worth nine months wait!
Leeks
Luscious leeks have a delicious onion flavour, but are more sweet and mild
Lettuce
In a vast array of colours, shapes and textures, lettuce is an easy, healthy leafy green
Mint
An easy-to-grow herb which will find a spot in any garden. Remember to keep it contained or it'll take over!
Onions
These pungent almost sulfurous bulbs are ubiquitous in cooking and surprisingly easy to grow
Oregano
A versatile herb especially in Italian cuisine, this perennial is an easy to grow ground cover
Parsley
This delicious herb needs plenty of water, but rewards you with an almost continuous harvest once it's established
Peas
Sweet and plump, these little pods are a space efficient addition to any garden
Potato
Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow, and are delicious as ‘new’ potatoes or store well
Pumpkin
These vines will yield an abundance of bright orange fruits to eat fresh or store for later use
Radishes
Peppery and refreshing, these quick growing roots add a lovely crunch to winter salads
Raspberries
Delicious jubes of sweetness, and laden with antioxidants, raspberries are a wonder food
Rhubarb
A hardy perennial bearing juicy red stalks, with a little love rhubarb yields fruit year round
Rosemary
A hardy perennial; grow a single plant or a whole hedge for a fragrant kitchen garden essential
Spinach
This leafy green veggie is high in iron and fibre, and is easy to grow in cool weather
Spring onion
A quick alternative to bulb onions, these pungent stalks are hugely productive in a small space
Strawberries
So much more flavoursome than supermarket varieties, these berries will hit your sweet spot
Sweet potatoes
Low GI, in white, purple or orange, these tubers are a delectable addition to your garden
Thyme
Strongly flavoured, this perennial herb thrives in the hot, sunny areas of your garden
Tomatoes
A freshly picked, vine ripened tomato is like no other. A few plants reward you all summer long!
Watermelons
These vines produce sweet juicy fruits in a variety of colours, perfect for summer snacks
Zucchini
Quick and easy to grow, pick them small and tasty in spring, or grow them big to stuff or roast
