Winter means planting seeds! Just some VEGGIE suggestions for each state and territory!

? What to Plant in June – Australia-Wide!

? New South Wales (NSW) – Temperate Zones

• Broad Beans: Ideal for cooler climates; sow directly or start in seed trays.

• Garlic Chives: Plant now for a summer harvest.

• Celtuce Lettuce: Varieties like Butterhead thrive; sow in trays or directly.

• Spinach (Perpetual Gator): Prefers cooler temperatures; sow directly or in trays.

• Snow Pea (Yakumo): Snow and sugar snap peas are suitable; sow directly.

 

? Victoria (VIC) – Cool Temperate Zones

• Broad Beans: Sow directly or in trays; support plants as they grow.

• Garlic Chives: Plant now for a late spring harvest.

• Celtuce Lettuce: Choose cold-tolerant varieties; sow in trays or directly.

• Spinach (English Winter Giant): Sow directly; ensure soil is well-drained.

• Snow Pea (Oregon Giant): Snow peas are ideal; sow directly.

 

? Queensland (QLD) – Subtropical and Tropical Zones

• Celtuce Lettuce: Opt for heat-tolerant varieties; sow in trays.

• Spinach (Malabar Green Stem): Malabar spinach is suitable; sow directly.

• Peas (Novella): Plant in cooler regions; sow directly.

 

? South Australia (SA) – Mediterranean Climate

• Broad Beans: Sow directly; provide support as they grow.

• Garlic Chives: Plant now for a summer harvest.

• Celtuce Lettuce: Sow in trays or directly; choose suitable varieties.

• Spinach (Perpetual Gator): Sow directly; ensure consistent moisture.

• Snow Pea (Yakumo): Snow peas are ideal; sow directly.

 

? Western Australia (WA) – From Tropical North to Cool South

• Broad Beans: Suitable for southern regions; sow directly.

• Garlic Chives: Plant cloves in cooler areas.

• Celtuce Lettuce: Sow in trays or directly; select appropriate varieties.

• Spinach (English Winter Giant): Sow directly; maintain soil moisture.

• Snow Pea (Oregon Giant): Snow peas thrive; sow directly.

 

? Tasmania (TAS) – Cold Climate

• Broad Beans: Sow directly; support as they grow.

• Garlic Chives: Plant now for a summer harvest.

• Celtuce Lettuce: Choose cold-tolerant varieties; sow in trays.

• Spinach (Perpetual Gator): Sow directly; ensure soil is well-drained.

• Snow Pea (Yakumo): Snow peas are ideal; sow directly.

 

? Australian Capital Territory (ACT) – Cold Winters and Frosts

• Broad Beans: Sow directly; provide support.

• Garlic Chives: Plant now for a summer harvest.

• Celtuce Lettuce: Sow in trays; choose frost-tolerant varieties.

• Spinach (English Winter Giant): Sow directly; protect from frost.

• Snow Pea (Oregon Giant): Snow peas are suitable; sow directly.