What do to in the spring months (September, October, November)

Direct from the farmer to you: spring tips and tricks for your growing success.

  • Finish clearing and resetting gardens
  • Sow late season seeds and place on north facing window sill
  • Stock up on spring seedlings and grow on mid and late season seedlings
  • Plant early season seedlings   
  • Finish planting trees and other perennials now before it gets too hot and dry
  • Covering brassicas to protect from cabbage moth    
  • Copper spray all stone fruit trees for leaf curl
  • Fertilise fruit trees   
  • Monitor for signs of aphids on young shoots and spray with eco oil if necessary.    
  • If very warm begin applying mulch (only late in season)    

 

 

What to plant in early spring

  • Asian greens
  • Beetroot 
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Coriander
  • Kale
  • Leeks
  • Lettuce
  • Parsley 
  • Peas
  • Potatoes 
  • Radish
  • Silverbeet
  • Spinach 
  • Spring Onion

What to plant mid spring

  • Beans
  • Corn
  • Zucchinis

What to plant late spring

  • Basil
  • Capsicum
  • Chillis
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Pumpkin 
  • Tomatoes