With the cold Winter months behind us and the weather starting to warm up, it’s only natural to wonder what to plant in Spring in Australia!
Spring is the best time to start planting a variety of things like fruit trees, vegetables, flowers and herbs. That being said, because Australia is big and has a number of different soil types and climates across the states, what grows well in one area may not grow as well in another region.
With that said, in this article, we’ll outline what to plant in Spring in Australia, based on the state or territory you live in. Let’s get to it!
What to plant in Spring: Flowers
Flowers are a popular choice for adding a pop of colour to your garden. Here’s a rough guideline on the best flowers to plant in Spring in Australia.
Queensland:
- Marigolds
- Petunias
- Gardenias
- Cosmos
Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia:
- Petunias
- Snap Dragons
- Geraniums
- Marigolds
Western Australia:
- Kangaroo Paw
- Zinnias
- Portulacas
- Marigolds
Tasmania:
- Sunflowers
- Belladonna Lilies
- Hippeastrums
What to plant in Spring: Fruits and Vegetables
Again, the best fruits and vegetables to plant in Spring in Australia really depends on the climate in the region that you live in.
Warmer climates are generally frost free or experience low levels of frost, whereas cooler climates experience low temperatures for longer periods of time. If you’re in a temperate zone, you likely experience occasional winter frosts.
Fruit and vegetables to plant in warmer climates (from Coffs Harbour and up, all the way across to Geraldton in Western Australia):
- Passionfruit
- Paw paw
- Bananas
- Citrus fruits
- Macadamias
- Rocket
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Pumpkin
- Leek
- Silverbeet
- Capsicum
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
Fruit and vegetables to plant in colder climates:
- Strawberries
- Leeks
- Onions
- Parsnip
- Radishes
- Sweet corn
- Spinach
- Beetroot
- Peas
- Swedes
- Turnips
- Cucumber
Fruit and vegetables to plant in temperate zones:
- Passionfruit
- Paw paw
- Blueberries
- Bananas
- Citrus fruits
- Olives
- Spring Onion
- Artichoke
- Celery
- Tomatoes
- Leek
- Silverbeet
- Carrots
- Climbing beans
- Sweet Corn
What about the herbs? What to plant in Spring in Australia
You guessed it, the herbs that will grow the most successfully in your garden will depend on what the climate is like where you live. Here’s a quick overview of the best herbs to plant in Spring in Australia.
Herbs to plant in warmer climates:
- Mint
- Dill
- Sweet basil
- Parsley
- Coriander
- Marjoram
- Thyme
- Catnip
Herbs to plant in cooler climates:
- Oregano
- Sage
- Thyme
- Parsley
- Chives
- Coriander
- Dill
- Mint
- Basil
Herbs to plant in temperate zones:
- Chives
- Parsley
- Sage
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Oregano
- Marjoram
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