The Yacon, which is also known as the Peruvian Ground Apple is related to the sunflower, in the Astereceae family and the Jerusalem artichoke. It originates and is grown in the northern to central Andes from Colombia to northern Argentina and has crisp and sweet tasting tubers. They are now becoming more readily available for the home gardener too. Yacon plants can grow to over … Continue reading Growing Yacon
Growing sweet corn in the home garden can be rewarding and with a little preparation and a good watering regime you can have a bountiful harvest of delicious and juicy corn over the summer. Growth habits and planting needs Select a site that gets full sun. Early preparation will ensure excellent rich soil for planting. Sweet corn needs rich fertile soil and abundant water to … Continue reading Growing Sweet Corn
The following is a list of things you can plant in October in Sydney, a temperate zone: Amaranth Artichokes Asparagus Basil Beans – climbing and bush beans Beetroot Broccoli Cabbage Cape Gooseberry Capsicum Carrot Celery – in seed trays Chicory Chillies Cucumber Daikon Dill Eggplant Jerusalem artichoke Leeks Lettuce Luffa Marrow – in seed trays Mustard Greens Okra – in seed trays Parsley Parsnip Peas … Continue reading What to Plant in October
Today is the first day of spring and this is the first planting guide of the season. The following is a list of things you can plant in September in Sydney, a temperate zone: Amaranth Artichokes Asparagus Basil Beans – climbing and bush beans Beetroot Broccoli Cabbage Cape Gooseberry Capsicum Carrot Celery Chicory Chillies Cucumber Eggplant Jerusalem artichoke Leeks Lettuce Luffa Marrow Mustard Greens Parsnip Peas … Continue reading What to Plant in September
Tomatoes are the jewels of summer and always taste best when home grown. With good soil preparation and the careful selection of varieties you can successfully grow delicious tomatoes even in Sydney where the fruit fly creates challenges for the tomato grower. Growth habits and planting needs Choose a site that gets full sun for at least 8 hours a day when growing tomatoes. Make … Continue reading Growing Tomatoes
Growth habits and planting needs Rocket can be grown for the most of the year but is best grown from August to the end of November and March to the end of May in Sydney’s temperate climate. Rocket can be succesfully grown both in raised garden beds or in large pots. Choose a sunny location that gets at least 6 hours of full sun a … Continue reading Growing Rocket
Growth habits and planting needs Spinach is a fast growing leafy plant that is rich in iron and so a valuable vegetable to grow in home garden. Select a position in the garden that receives full sun. Spinach should be planted early in Autumn and grown when temperatures are cool as it is sensitive to heat and will bolt to seed if the temperature is … Continue reading Growing Spinach
Leeks have been cultivated in Egypt for over 3000 years. They are known scientifically as Allium porrum, are related to garlic, onions, shallots and have a more delicate, mild and sweeter flavour than onions. Growth habits and planting needs Leeks prefer to be grown in full sun but will tolerate some shade. The soil should be well drained and enriched with well rotted compost and … Continue reading Growing Leeks
Kohlrabi is an interesting vegetable that has a tender flesh with a mild flavour like that of cabbage or turnips. It is an easy vegetable to grow and a good source of vitamin C and potassium. Like other members of the brassica family, it also has cancer fighting properties. Growth habits and planting needs Select a site that will receive full sun to grow your … Continue reading Growing Kohlrabi
Amaranth is a hardy annual that has been grown for thousands of years for food. It was known to the Aztec’s as “huahuhtli” and was eaten before the arrival of the Spanish. Varieties of Amaranth cultivated for grains can be toasted like popcorn and mixed with honey. The plants are also grown as ornamentals for their beauty and can grow to 8 feet tall with … Continue reading Growing Amaranth
