Spring Vegetables To Grow In Melbourne
Some spring vegetables to grow in Melbourne including cherry tomatoes
Spring in Australia means we get a perfect warm window to grow our veggies (before the heat becomes intolerable) and almost everything is happy to be planted and growing.
After a winter filled with hearty soups and roasted root vegetables, I love the change of pace with fresh spring vegetables and focus on lots of leafy greens for light salads.
If you’re looking for a list of spring vegetables to grow in Melbourne right now, I’ve included over 10 options I’ve had success with below, and if you would like more info on planting by the seasons check out my free Planting Calendar below too.
Wondering what spring vegetables to grow in Melbourne? I grow fresh greens like spinach, lettuce and basil (see above)
Spring Vegetables To Grow In Melbourne
The herbs and veggies I have planted with success in spring include:
Leafy greens including spinach, silverbeet, rainbow chard, lettuce and rocket.
Traditional warm weather plants including cucumber, capsicum, eggplant and tomatoes (as long they are planted early on to give them a little head start before it gets too hot).
Hardy herbs including parsley, basil and edible marigolds.
If you’d like to see the specific veggies I planted from seed in my own garden, check out my new Salisbury Grange YouTube channel.
Fresh radishes are also a great spring vegetable to grow in Melbourne and taste great!
Looking for more information? Check out 9 Delicious Heirloom Tomatoes To Plant In Australia and My 2024 Growing Sunflowers Guide.
