What vegetables can I grow now in NZ?
Sow lettuce, spinach, spring onions and peas directly into the ground. Carrots, parsnips, beetroot, swedes and turnips can also be sown directly, but avoid highly fertile soils or forking of roots may occur. Now is also time to sow coriander for autumn harvesting.
What vegetables grow all year round NZ?
Broadbeans, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kohirabi, Onion, Pak Choy, Peas, Shallots, Snow Peas, Spring Onions, Turnips, Parsnip.
What vegetables grow in winter NZ?
Plant broad beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, celery, garlic, kale, mizuna, onions, peas, shallots, silverbeet, spinach, coriander. Dig in Tui Compost and Tui Super Sheep Pellets before planting to replenish nutrients used by previous crops.
What vegetables grow in summer NZ?
Vegetable | Sowing time (warm) | Harvest in* |
---|---|---|
Beans** | Direct sow Oct | Throughout summer |
Capsicum | Sow in seed trays from Sept | Harvest throughout summer as capsicums ripen |
Carrots** | Direct sow any time of year | 60-90 days |
Courgettes | Sow in seed trays from Sept | Throughout summer/into autumn |
What are the easiest vegetables to grow NZ?
We look at 5 easy-to-grow vegetables and provide advice for successful gardening.
- Silverbeet.
- Lettuces.
- Beans.
- Tomatoes.
- Carrots.
- Containers and raised beds.
- Vegetable growing tips.
Which vegetables are worth growing?
Top 6 Most Cost-effective Vegetables to Grow
- Lettuce. You may have noticed the price of lettuce has risen considerably in the past two years.
- Bell Peppers.
- Garlic.
- Winter Squash.
- Tomatoes.
- Broccoli.
What veggies can grow in winter?
Winter vegetables to grow outdoors
- Beets. Plant beets 6 to 8 weeks before your first expected frost.
- Broad Beans. Slow growing but delicious, broad beans will grow through the winter months if planted in mid to late fall and staked in areas with lots of snow.
- Garlic.
- Cabbage.
- Carrots.
- Kale.
- Onions.
- Peas.
Can you grow tomatoes in winter NZ?
Tomatoes are a warm-season crop that dies back when cold temperatures threaten. This usually means no home-grown tomatoes in winter, unless you have a greenhouse. You can, however, grow tomatoes indoors, but they are usually smaller and produce less prolifically than their summer cousins.
What vegetables grow in autumn NZ?
Beetroot, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chicory, Chinese cabbages, endive, herbs, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mustard, onions, parsnip, peas (climbing and dwarf), radishes, salsify, silverbeet, spinach, spring onions, swedes, turnips.
What veggies grow quickest?
The Fastest Growing Vegetables and Fruits
- Sunflower shoots – 12 Days.
- Radishes – 21 days.
- Scallions – 21 days.
- Lettuce – 30 days.
- Spinach – 30 days.
- Turnips – 30-55 days.
- Beets – 35-60 days.
- Zucchini – 40-95 days.
What is the easiest veg to grow?
10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow Yourself
- Peas.
- Radishes.
- Carrots.
- Cucumbers.
- Kale.
- Swiss Chard.
- Beets.
- Summer Squash (Zucchini) Summer squash and zucchini like well-composted soil and need plenty of space (plant them 3 to 6 feet apart in warm soil and lots of sun.)
What is the most profitable vegetable to grow?
Tomato cultivation is one of the most profitable agriculture businesses. Cultivating tomato is an excellent option for those looking to harvest a commercially important crop 4 times a year.
Are there seasonal availability of vegetables in New Zealand?
Seasonal Availability. New Zealand has a wide array of vegetables available throughout the year.
What’s the best way to grow vegetables in New Zealand?
If planting in pots and containers, fill with Tui Vegetable Mix. For first time gardeners, it is generally easier to grow from seedlings, rather than seeds. Across New Zealand there are differences in climate and soils, so some plants are planted at different times of the year depending on your region.
Is it easier to grow seeds in New Zealand?
For first time gardeners, it is generally easier to grow from seedlings, rather than seeds. Across New Zealand there are differences in climate and soils, so some plants are planted at different times of the year depending on your region. Our planting calendar has a handy list detailing what to plant each month, based on your region.
What kind of fruit can you grow in New Zealand?
Mix healthy lashings of sun and rain with a mild, temperate climate, and you’ve got the perfect conditions for growing fruit and vegetables. Welcome to New Zealand – a country renowned for its produce, whether in the form of apples and kiwifruit, onions and squash, or the crushed grapes of its famous wines.