Growing Zones Key:
- Subtropical/Tropical: Warm to hot climates with high humidity and distinct wet and dry seasons.
- Temperate/Coastal: Mild climates with moderate rainfall, typically near coastlines.
- Cool/Temperate: Cooler climates with distinct seasons, including cold winters and mild summers.
- Mediterranean/Arid: Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, often with low humidity.
- Tropical/Arid: Hot climates with dry conditions, requiring irrigation and heat-tolerant varieties.
Table of Fast-Growing Vegetables by State in Australia
| State | Growing Zones | Postcode Range | Fast-Growing Vegetables | Average Time to Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland (QLD) | Subtropical, Tropical | 4000-4999, 9000-9999 |
Radishes: 3-4 weeks Lettuce: 4-6 weeks Spinach: 4-6 weeks Bok Choy/Pak Choy: 4-6 weeks Zucchini: 6-8 weeks Arugula (Rocket): 3-4 weeks Turnips: 4-6 weeks Mustard Greens: 4-6 weeks Mizuna: 3-4 weeks |
3-8 weeks |
| New South Wales (NSW) | Temperate, Coastal | 2000-2999 |
Beans: 6-8 weeks Zucchini: 6-8 weeks Lettuce: 4-6 weeks Choi Sum: 5-7 weeks Kale: 4-6 weeks Turnips: 4-6 weeks Peas: 8 weeks |
4-8 weeks |
| Victoria (VIC) | Cool, Temperate | 3000-3999 |
Radishes: 3-4 weeks Spinach: 4-6 weeks Spring Onions: 8-10 weeks Bok Choy/Pak Choy: 4-6 weeks Zucchini: 6-8 weeks Baby Carrots: 6-8 weeks Arugula (Rocket): 3-4 weeks Tat Soi: 4-6 weeks |
3-10 weeks |
| South Australia (SA) | Mediterranean, Arid | 5000-5799 |
Radishes: 3-4 weeks Lettuce: 4-6 weeks Cucumbers: 6-8 weeks Choi Sum: 5-7 weeks Zucchini: 6-8 weeks Mustard Greens: 4-6 weeks Tat Soi: 4-6 weeks |
3-8 weeks |
| Western Australia (WA) | Mediterranean, Arid | 6000-6999 |
Beans: 6-8 weeks Zucchini: 6-8 weeks Radishes: 3-4 weeks Bok Choy/Pak Choy: 4-6 weeks Mizuna: 3-4 weeks Turnips: 4-6 weeks Chervil: 4-6 weeks |
3-8 weeks |
| Tasmania (TAS) | Cool, Temperate | 7000-7999 |
Spinach: 4-6 weeks Lettuce: 4-6 weeks Radishes: 3-4 weeks Choi Sum: 5-7 weeks Zucchini: 6-8 weeks Kale: 4-6 weeks Baby Carrots: 6-8 weeks |
3-8 weeks |
| Northern Territory (NT) | Tropical, Arid | 0800-0899 |
Cucumbers: 6-8 weeks Lettuce: 4-6 weeks Beans: 6-8 weeks Bok Choy/Pak Choy: 4-6 weeks Zucchini: 6-8 weeks Radicchio: 4-6 weeks Tat Soi: 4-6 weeks |
4-8 weeks |
Notes:
- Radishes: Grow very quickly in most regions, typically ready in 3-4 weeks.
- Lettuce and Spinach: Fast-growing, generally harvested within 4-6 weeks.
- Bok Choy/Pak Choy and Choi Sum: Rapid growth, ready in 4-6 weeks, suitable for a wide range of climates.
- Kale and Mustard Greens: Ready for harvest in 4-6 weeks, adaptable to various climates.
- Zucchini: A fast-growing crop, usually ready for harvest in 6-8 weeks, thriving in various climates.
- Arugula (Rocket) and Mizuna: Fast-growing leafy greens, typically ready in 3-4 weeks.
- Baby Carrots: Can be harvested in 6-8 weeks, faster than full-sized carrots.
- Turnips: Ready for harvest in 4-6 weeks, particularly in cooler climates.
- Peas: Snow peas and sugar snap peas can be harvested in about 8 weeks.
- Tat Soi: An Asian green that grows quickly, typically ready in 4-6 weeks.
- Radicchio: Grows quickly in warmer climates, ready in 4-6 weeks.
- Chervil: An herb that is fast-growing, usually ready in 4-6 weeks.
