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Enjoying fresh, homegrown produce throughout the year is easy with a vegetable garden and you’ve probably already started planning your autumn crops if you’ve got an established veggie garden! Planting seasonal vegetables as the weather cools is a great idea because the soil remains quite warm and your plants will start growing right away.
In this article, we’ll discuss what you should be planting as we move into autumn so you can enjoy homegrown veggies soon!
What to Plant in an Australian Autumn Vegetable Garden
A vegetable garden is a great way to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce all year round. And if you’ve got a veggie garden, then it’s likely you’re already thinking about your autumn crop!
Autumn is a great time to plant seasonal vegetables because the weather is cooling down, but the soil is still warm, which means your plants will get off to a good start.
What vegetables should you be planting in autumn?
While there are many veggies that can be planted in the autumn season, there are some that are especially well-suited for this time of year.
Below is a list of some of the best vegetables to plant as we head into the cooler months:
Kale:
Kale is a hardy vegetable that can be planted in autumn and will continue to produce vegetables throughout the winter. Kale is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K and is a delicious addition to salads or meals.
Spinach:
Like kale, spinach is a hardy vegetable that can be planted in autumn and will continue to produce vegetables throughout the winter. Spinach is also a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron. It can be eaten raw or cooked, making it a versatile addition to your diet.
Brussels Sprouts:
Brussels sprouts are a cool-weather vegetable that can be planted in autumn and maintained throughout the winter for continuous production. Brussels sprouts are packed full of vitamins C and K, as well as folate.
Beetroot:
Beetroot is a versatile vegetable that can be eaten cooked or raw. Beetroot can be planted in autumn and will continue to produce vegetables throughout the winter. Beetroot is a good source of fibre, antioxidants, and vitamins A, B, and C.
Broccoli:
Broccoli is a popular vegetable that can be planted in autumn. Broccoli is a good source of fibre, vitamins C, A, and K, and potassium. Broccoli can be enjoyed cooked or raw and is a surprisingly great addition to salads.
Cauliflower:
Cauliflower can be planted in autumn and will continue to produce vegetables throughout the winter. Cauliflower is a good source of fibre, vitamins C and K, and potassium. Cauliflower can be enjoyed cooked or raw and is a family favourite when cooked with a cheese sauce!
Lettuce:
Lettuce is traditionally a cooler season crop and can be planted in autumn. It will continue to produce vegetables throughout the winter and, depending on the type of lettuce seed or seedling you purchase may continue growing into the warmer months. Lettuce is a good source of fibre, vitamins A, C, K and is usually enjoyed raw in salads.
Carrots:
Carrots are a root vegetable that does well when planted in autumn. They should continue to produce vegetables throughout the winter months and, depending on where you are in Australia, maybe even later into the year.
Now that you know some of the best vegetables to plant in your veggie garden during autumn, we’d like to wish you luck with your vegetable farming endeavours! Remember to be patient – it will take time for your plants to grow and produce their first harvest.
If you’re still at the stage of planning a vegetable garden, don’t worry. You can contact our team of yard experts on 1800 558 400 at any time if you’ve got questions or need advice about what equipment would help you prepare a section of your lawn for a productive veggie patch.
