Growing Zones Key:
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Subtropical/Tropical: Warm to hot climates with high humidity and distinct wet and dry seasons.
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Temperate/Coastal: Mild climates with moderate rainfall, typically near coastlines.
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Cool/Temperate: Cooler climates with distinct seasons, including cold winters and mild summers.
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Mediterranean/Arid: Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, often with low humidity.
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Tropical/Arid: Hot climates with dry conditions, requiring irrigation and heat-tolerant varieties.
Table of What Can Be Planted and Grown All Year Round in Australia by State, Growing Zone, and Postcodes:
State |
Growing Zones |
Postcode Range |
Year-Round Planting Options |
Queensland (QLD) |
Subtropical, Tropical |
4000-4999, 9000-9999 |
Year-Round Crops: Tomatoes, Cucumber, Zucchini, Spinach, Spring Onions, Herbs, Lettuces, Kale |
New South Wales (NSW) |
Temperate, Coastal |
2000-2999 |
Year-Round Crops: Spinach, Spring Onions, Herbs, Lettuces, Kale, Carrots |
Victoria (VIC) |
Cool, Temperate |
3000-3999 |
Year-Round Crops: Spinach, Spring Onions, Herbs, Lettuces, Kale |
South Australia (SA) |
Mediterranean, Arid |
5000-5799 |
Year-Round Crops: Tomatoes, Spinach, Spring Onions, Herbs, Lettuces, Kale |
Western Australia (WA) |
Mediterranean, Arid |
6000-6999 |
Year-Round Crops: Tomatoes, Spinach, Spring Onions, Herbs, Lettuces, Kale |
Tasmania (TAS) |
Cool, Temperate |
7000-7999 |
Year-Round Crops: Spinach, Spring Onions, Herbs, Lettuces, Kale |
Northern Territory (NT) |
Tropical, Arid |
0800-0899 |
Year-Round Crops: Tomatoes, Cucumber, Zucchini, Spinach, Spring Onions, Herbs, Lettuces |
Notes:
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Tomatoes: Can be grown year-round in warmer climates (e.g., QLD, NT, SA, WA) with proper care.
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Cucumber and Zucchini: Suitable for year-round planting in tropical regions like NT and parts of QLD.
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Spinach, Spring Onions, Herbs, and Lettuces: Highly versatile and can be planted and grown year-round in most regions.
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Kale: A resilient crop that can be planted year-round, especially in cooler and temperate climates.
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