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Planting in Australia - tropical regions

Planting in January - Gardenate

Basil Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
Mustard greens (also gai choy) Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Sweet corn (also corn,maize) Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Sweet Potato (also Kumara) Plant crowns

Planning for February

Basil Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
Beetroot (also Beets) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Mustard greens (also gai choy) Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Rutabaga (also Swedes) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Sweet corn (also corn,maize) Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Sweet Potato (also Kumara) Plant crowns

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Recent Comments

  • 02 Jan -
    Corn should be planted about 150mm apart in rows about 500-600mm apart. Corn grows to 1.2-1.8m high so will shade most other plants most of the day. Also it is best to hill the soil up around the ...
    in Beans - climbing
  • 02 Jan -
    I have found Sept to be the best time to plant - Bundaberg - little pests. When plants about 30cm high hill the soil up around the plants - get a better root system and supports the plant. Can als...
    in Beans - dwarf
  • 02 Jan -
    Check the top of the cob for beetles and grubs when nearing maturity.
    in Sweet corn
  • 01 Jan - Peter
    Happy Valley Seeds are a great source.
    in Cardoon
  • 27 Dec - Graham
    Hi Colin, I grow asparagus plans to sell, mostly just seedlings which are random male/female, 2 years ago I selected some Male clones, I will be selling them next winter
    in Asparagus
  • 27 Dec - Susan
    Ginger doesn't like temps much lower than 50 degrees. I plant mine in pots and bring them in if the temp. drops.
    in Ginger
  • 27 Dec - Susan
    Ginger grows in pots for me.
    in Ginger

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