Grow Guide Deep Dives
Full-length companion articles for every grow guide on the site, expanding the printable card into a complete read.
Root & Tuber Vegetables
Growing Beetroot in Australia: The Complete Guide
Beetroot is an easy root vegetable to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Carrot in Australia: The Complete Guide
Carrot is a moderate root vegetable to grow, needing full sun with consistent watering.
Growing Daikon in Australia: The Complete Guide
Daikon is an easy root vegetable to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Jerusalem Artichoke in Australia: The Complete Guide
Jerusalem Artichoke is an easy (can be invasive) root vegetable to grow, needing full sun with low–moderate watering.
Growing Parsnip in Australia: The Complete Guide
Parsnip is a moderate root vegetable to grow, needing full sun with consistent watering.
Growing Potato in Australia: The Complete Guide
Potato is an easy root & tuber to grow, needing full sun with consistent watering.
Growing Radish in Australia: The Complete Guide
Radish is an easy root vegetable to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Swede in Australia: The Complete Guide
Swede is an easy root vegetable to grow, needing full sun with consistent watering.
Growing Sweet Potato in Australia: The Complete Guide
Sweet Potato is an easy root & tuber to grow, needing full sun with moderate watering.
Growing Taro in Australia: The Complete Guide
Taro is a moderate root vegetable to grow, needing full–part sun with high — thrives in boggy, wet soil watering.
Growing Turnip in Australia: The Complete Guide
Turnip is an easy root vegetable to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Yacon in Australia: The Complete Guide
Yacon is a moderate root vegetable to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Alliums
Growing Elephant Garlic in Australia: The Complete Guide
Elephant Garlic is an easy bulb & allium to grow, needing full sun with moderate watering.
Growing Garlic in Australia: The Complete Guide
Garlic is an easy bulb & allium to grow, needing full sun with moderate watering.
Growing Leek in Australia: The Complete Guide
Leek is an easy to moderate bulb & allium to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Onion in Australia: The Complete Guide
Onion is an easy to moderate bulb & allium to grow, needing full sun with regular, taper before harvest watering.
Growing Shallot in Australia: The Complete Guide
Shallot is an easy bulb & allium to grow, needing full sun with regular, taper before harvest watering.
Growing Spring Onion in Australia: The Complete Guide
Spring Onion is an easy bulb & allium to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Chives in Australia: The Complete Guide
Chives is an easy bulb & allium to grow, needing full sun with moderate watering.
Growing Garlic Chives in Australia: The Complete Guide
Garlic Chives is an easy bulb & allium to grow, needing full sun with moderate watering.
Brassicas
Growing Bok Choy in Australia: The Complete Guide
Bok Choy is an easy brassica to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Broccoli in Australia: The Complete Guide
Broccoli is a moderate brassica to grow, needing full sun with consistent, deep watering.
Growing Brussels Sprouts in Australia: The Complete Guide
Brussels Sprouts is a moderate to hard brassica to grow, needing full sun with consistent, deep watering.
Growing Cabbage in Australia: The Complete Guide
Cabbage is a moderate brassica to grow, needing full sun with consistent, deep watering.
Growing Cauliflower in Australia: The Complete Guide
Cauliflower is a moderate to hard brassica to grow, needing full sun with consistent, deep watering.
Growing Kale in Australia: The Complete Guide
Kale is an easy brassica to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Kohlrabi in Australia: The Complete Guide
Kohlrabi is an easy brassica to grow, needing full sun with consistent watering.
Growing Silverbeet in Australia: The Complete Guide
Silverbeet is an easy brassica to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Choy Sum in Australia: The Complete Guide
Choy Sum is an easy brassica to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Wombok in Australia: The Complete Guide
Wombok is an easy brassica to grow, needing full sun with consistent watering.
Legumes
Growing Broad Beans in Australia: The Complete Guide
Broad Beans is an easy legume to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Chickpeas in Australia: The Complete Guide
Chickpeas is an easy legume to grow, needing full sun with low–moderate, drought-tolerant once established watering.
Growing Lentils in Australia: The Complete Guide
Lentils is an easy legume to grow, needing full sun with low–moderate watering.
Growing Peas in Australia: The Complete Guide
Peas is an easy legume to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Snow Peas in Australia: The Complete Guide
Snow Peas is an easy legume to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Soybeans in Australia: The Complete Guide
Soybeans is an easy legume to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Green Beans in Australia: The Complete Guide
Green Beans are an easy legume to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Black Beans in Australia: The Complete Guide
Black Beans is an easy legume to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Cannellini Beans in Australia: The Complete Guide
Cannellini Beans is an easy legume to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Kidney Beans in Australia: The Complete Guide
Kidney Beans is an easy legume to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Snake Beans in Australia: The Complete Guide
Snake Beans is an easy legume to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Sugar Snap Peas in Australia: The Complete Guide
Sugar Snap Peas is an easy legume to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Vine & Cucurbit Vegetables
Growing Choko in Australia: The Complete Guide
Choko is an easy (very vigorous) vine & cucurbit to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Cucumber in Australia: The Complete Guide
Cucumber is an easy vine & cucurbit to grow, needing full sun with regular, even watering.
Growing Melon in Australia: The Complete Guide
Melon is a moderate vine & cucurbit to grow, needing full , warm sun with regular, less as fruit ripens watering.
Growing Pumpkin in Australia: The Complete Guide
Pumpkin is an easy vine & cucurbit to grow, needing full sun with deep, less freq. watering.
Growing Squash in Australia: The Complete Guide
Squash is an easy vine & cucurbit to grow, needing full sun with deep, regular watering.
Growing Zucchini in Australia: The Complete Guide
Zucchini is an easy vine & cucurbit to grow, needing full sun with deep, regular watering.
Nightshades
Growing Capsicum in Australia: The Complete Guide
Capsicum is a moderate nightshade to grow, needing full , warm sun with regular, even watering.
Growing Chilli in Australia: The Complete Guide
Chilli is an easy to moderate nightshade to grow, needing full , warm sun with moderate, even watering.
Growing Eggplant in Australia: The Complete Guide
Eggplant is a moderate nightshade to grow, needing full , warm sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Tomato in Australia: The Complete Guide
Tomato is a moderate nightshade to grow, needing full sun with deep, consistent watering.
Perennial Vegetables
Growing Asparagus in Australia: The Complete Guide
Asparagus is a moderate perennial vegetable to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Globe Artichoke in Australia: The Complete Guide
Globe Artichoke is a moderate perennial vegetable to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Horseradish in Australia: The Complete Guide
Horseradish is an easy (can be invasive) perennial vegetable to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Perennial Leek in Australia: The Complete Guide
Perennial Leek is an easy perennial vegetable to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Rhubarb in Australia: The Complete Guide
Rhubarb is an easy perennial vegetable to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Leafy Greens
Growing English Spinach in Australia: The Complete Guide
English Spinach is an easy leafy green to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Lettuce in Australia: The Complete Guide
Lettuce is an easy leafy green to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent, light watering.
Growing Mustard Greens in Australia: The Complete Guide
Mustard Greens is an easy leafy green to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Rocket in Australia: The Complete Guide
Rocket is an easy leafy green to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Sorrel in Australia: The Complete Guide
Sorrel is an easy leafy green to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Spinach in Australia: The Complete Guide
Spinach is an easy leafy green to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Celery in Australia: The Complete Guide
Celery is a moderate leafy green to grow, needing full sun to part shade with heavy, consistent watering.
Growing Fennel in Australia: The Complete Guide
Fennel is an easy leafy green to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Okra in Australia: The Complete Guide
Okra is an easy warm-season vegetable to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Perennial Herbs
Growing Bay Tree in Australia: The Complete Guide
Bay Tree is an easy perennial herb to grow, needing full–part sun with moderate watering.
Growing Curry Leaf in Australia: The Complete Guide
Curry Leaf is a moderate perennial herb to grow, needing full , warm, sheltered sun with regular watering.
Growing Lemongrass in Australia: The Complete Guide
Lemongrass is an easy perennial herb to grow, needing full , warm sun with regular watering.
Growing Mint in Australia: The Complete Guide
Mint is an easy (can be invasive) perennial herb to grow, needing part –shade sun with regular, doesn't like drying out watering.
Growing Oregano in Australia: The Complete Guide
Oregano is an easy perennial herb to grow, needing full sun with low–moderate watering.
Growing Rosemary in Australia: The Complete Guide
Rosemary is an easy perennial herb to grow, needing full sun with low, drought-tolerant once established watering.
Growing Sage in Australia: The Complete Guide
Sage is an easy perennial herb to grow, needing full sun with low–moderate watering.
Growing Thyme in Australia: The Complete Guide
Thyme is an easy perennial herb to grow, needing full sun with low, drought-tolerant once established watering.
Annual Herbs
Growing Basil in Australia: The Complete Guide
Basil is an easy annual herb to grow, needing full , warm sun with regular watering.
Growing Chamomile in Australia: The Complete Guide
Chamomile is an easy annual herb to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Coriander in Australia: The Complete Guide
Coriander is an easy (bolts fast) annual herb to grow, needing full–part sun with consistent watering.
Growing Dill in Australia: The Complete Guide
Dill is an easy annual herb to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Parsley in Australia: The Complete Guide
Parsley is an easy annual herb to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Citrus
Growing Cumquat in Australia: The Complete Guide
Cumquat is an easy citrus tree to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Finger Lime in Australia: The Complete Guide
Finger Lime is a moderate citrus tree to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Grapefruit in Australia: The Complete Guide
Grapefruit is a moderate citrus tree to grow, needing full , warm sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Lemon in Australia: The Complete Guide
Lemon is an easy to moderate citrus tree to grow, needing full, sheltered sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Lime in Australia: The Complete Guide
Lime is a moderate citrus tree to grow, needing full , sheltered sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Mandarin in Australia: The Complete Guide
Mandarin is an easy to moderate citrus tree to grow, needing full , sheltered sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Orange in Australia: The Complete Guide
Orange is an easy to moderate citrus tree to grow, needing full , sheltered sun with regular, deep watering.
Pome & Stone Fruit
Growing Apple in Australia: The Complete Guide
Apple is a moderate stone fruit tree to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Apricot in Australia: The Complete Guide
Apricot is a moderate stone fruit tree to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Cherry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Cherry is a moderate to hard stone fruit tree to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Nectarine in Australia: The Complete Guide
Nectarine is a moderate stone fruit tree to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Peach in Australia: The Complete Guide
Peach is a moderate stone fruit tree to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Pear in Australia: The Complete Guide
Pear is a moderate stone fruit tree to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Plum in Australia: The Complete Guide
Plum is an easy to moderate stone fruit tree to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Quince in Australia: The Complete Guide
Quince is an easy stone fruit tree to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Subtropical Fruit
Growing Avocado in Australia: The Complete Guide
Avocado is a moderate subtropical fruit tree to grow, needing full , sheltered from wind sun with regular, well-drained — hates wet feet watering.
Growing Banana in Australia: The Complete Guide
Banana is an easy in the right climate subtropical fruit tree to grow, needing full , sheltered from wind sun with high, consistent watering.
Growing Custard Apple in Australia: The Complete Guide
Custard Apple is a moderate subtropical fruit tree to grow, needing full , sheltered sun with regular watering.
Growing Dragon Fruit in Australia: The Complete Guide
Dragon Fruit is an easy subtropical fruit tree to grow, needing full –part shade sun with low–moderate, drought-tolerant watering.
Growing Guava in Australia: The Complete Guide
Guava is an easy subtropical fruit tree to grow, needing full sun with moderate, drought-tolerant once established watering.
Growing Lychee in Australia: The Complete Guide
Lychee is a moderate to hard subtropical fruit tree to grow, needing full , warm, sheltered sun with regular, then reduce before flowering watering.
Growing Mango in Australia: The Complete Guide
Mango is a moderate subtropical fruit tree to grow, needing full , warm and frost-free sun with regular while establishing, then reduce before flowering watering.
Growing Pawpaw in Australia: The Complete Guide
Pawpaw is a moderate subtropical fruit tree to grow, needing full , sheltered sun with regular, well-drained — dislikes wet feet watering.
Berries
Growing Blackberry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Blackberry is an easy (can be vigorous) berry to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Blueberry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Blueberry is a moderate berry shrub to grow, needing full–part sun with little, often watering.
Growing Boysenberry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Boysenberry is an easy berry to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Currants in Australia: The Complete Guide
Currants is an easy berry to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Gooseberry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Gooseberry is an easy berry to grow, needing full–part sun with regular watering.
Growing Raspberry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Raspberry is an easy to moderate berry to grow, needing full–part sun with regular, even watering.
Growing Strawberry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Strawberry is an easy berry to grow, needing full sun with regular, even watering.
Vine & Other Fruit
Growing Feijoa in Australia: The Complete Guide
Feijoa is an easy vine fruit to grow, needing full sun with moderate, drought-tolerant once established watering.
Growing Fig in Australia: The Complete Guide
Fig is an easy vine fruit to grow, needing full sun with moderate, drought-tolerant once established watering.
Growing Grape in Australia: The Complete Guide
Grape is a moderate vine fruit to grow, needing full sun with moderate, deep, less as fruit ripens watering.
Growing Kiwifruit in Australia: The Complete Guide
Kiwifruit is a moderate vine fruit to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Mulberry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Mulberry is an easy vine fruit to grow, needing full sun with moderate, drought-tolerant once established watering.
Growing Olive in Australia: The Complete Guide
Olive is an easy vine fruit to grow, needing full sun with low once established, drought-tolerant watering.
Growing Passionfruit in Australia: The Complete Guide
Passionfruit is an easy to moderate vine fruit to grow, needing full, sheltered sun with regular, deep watering.
Growing Kiwi Berry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Kiwi Berry is a moderate vine fruit to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep watering.
Nuts
Growing Almond in Australia: The Complete Guide
Almond is a moderate nut tree to grow, needing full sun with regular while establishing, moderate once mature watering.
Growing Chestnut in Australia: The Complete Guide
Chestnut is a moderate nut tree to grow, needing full sun with regular while establishing watering.
Growing Hazelnut in Australia: The Complete Guide
Hazelnut is an easy to moderate nut tree to grow, needing full sun with regular watering.
Growing Macadamia in Australia: The Complete Guide
Macadamia is a moderate nut tree to grow, needing full sun with regular, then hardy watering.
Growing Pecan in Australia: The Complete Guide
Pecan is a moderate nut tree to grow, needing full sun with regular, deep — appreciates consistent moisture watering.
Growing Walnut in Australia: The Complete Guide
Walnut is a moderate nut tree to grow, needing full sun with regular while establishing, moderate once mature watering.
Native Bush Food
Growing Blue Tongue in Australia: The Complete Guide
Blue Tongue is a moderate native bush food to grow, needing full sun to part shade with regular, consistent moisture.
Growing Bunya Nut in Australia: The Complete Guide
Bunya Nut is a moderate native bush food to grow, needing full sun with regular watering while young. It grows into a massive tree, so plant it well clear of buildings and paths.
Growing Davidson's Plum in Australia: The Complete Guide
Davidson's Plum is a moderate native bush food to grow, needing part shade–full sun with regular, appreciates humidity watering.
Growing Kakadu Plum in Australia: The Complete Guide
Kakadu Plum is a moderate native bush food to grow, needing full sun with moderate, drought-hardy watering.
Growing Lemon Myrtle in Australia: The Complete Guide
Lemon Myrtle is an easy native bush food to grow, needing full –part shade, sheltered sun with regular watering.
Growing Lilly Pilly in Australia: The Complete Guide
Lilly Pilly is an easy native bush food to grow, needing full sun to part shade with regular, more drought hardy once established watering.
Growing Midyim Berry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Midyim Berry is an easy native bush food to grow, needing full sun to part shade with regular watering while fruiting.
Growing Muntries in Australia: The Complete Guide
Muntries is an easy native bush food to grow, needing full sun with low, drought-tolerant once established watering.
Growing Native Pepperberry in Australia: The Complete Guide
Native Pepperberry is a moderate native bush food to grow, needing part shade–full sun with regular, appreciates humidity watering.
Growing Old Man Saltbush in Australia: The Complete Guide
Old Man Saltbush is an easy native bush food to grow, needing full sun with low, drought-tolerant watering.
Growing Pigface (Karkalla) in Australia: The Complete Guide
Pigface (Karkalla) is an easy native bush food to grow, needing full sun with low, drought and salt tolerant watering.
Growing Warrigal Greens in Australia: The Complete Guide
Warrigal Greens is an easy native bush food to grow, needing full–part sun with low–moderate, drought-tolerant once established watering.
Medicinal
Growing Aloe Vera: The Complete Guide
Aloe Vera is an easy plant to grow, needing full sun to part shade with low, drought tolerant watering.
Growing Calendula: The Complete Guide
Calendula is an easy plant to grow, needing full sun to part shade with moderate, regular watering.
Growing Echinacea: The Complete Guide
Echinacea is an easy plant to grow, needing full sun with moderate, drought tolerant watering once established.
Growing Lavender: The Complete Guide
Lavender is an easy plant to grow, needing full sun with low, drought tolerant watering once established.
Growing Lemon Balm: The Complete Guide
Lemon Balm is an easy plant to grow, needing full sun to part shade with moderate, regular watering.
Growing Yarrow: The Complete Guide
Yarrow is an easy plant to grow, needing full sun with low, drought tolerant watering once established.
Growing Comfrey: The Complete Guide
Comfrey is an easy plant to grow, needing full sun to part shade with regular watering while establishing.
Growing St John's Wort: The Complete Guide
St John's Wort is a declared noxious weed in parts of Australia — check local rules before planting. This guide covers growing it only, not using it.
Growing Feverfew: The Complete Guide
Feverfew is an easy plant to grow, needing full sun to part shade with moderate, regular watering.
Grains & Staples
Growing Amaranth in Australia: The Complete Guide
Amaranth is an easy grain & staple to grow, needing full sun with low–moderate, drought-tolerant watering.
Growing Corn in Australia: The Complete Guide
Corn is an easy to moderate grain & staple to grow, needing full sun with regular, especially at tasselling watering.
Growing Quinoa in Australia: The Complete Guide
Quinoa is a moderate grain & staple to grow, needing full sun with low–moderate watering.
Growing Sunflower in Australia: The Complete Guide
Sunflower is an easy grain & staple to grow, needing full sun with moderate, drought-tolerant once established watering.
Growing Wheat in Australia: The Complete Guide
Wheat is a moderate grain to grow, needing full sun with moderate watering.