Spring represents a time of new growth. It’s a season that brings warmer weather and new life, and it certainly does all these things for your garden beds too. And while gardening is great for your wallet and pantry, it’s also a great opportunity to get some fresh air and improve your overall health.
However, if you don’t consider yourself much of a horticulturist, it can be tricky to know which fruits and vegetables are guaranteed to thrive with the remaining cold snaps and heat waves before we hit summer. Luckily, we’ve put together a handy guide that will ensure your spring garden is looking full come the end of the season.
So if you have a green thumb, it’s time to dust off your gardening gloves, stock up on fertiliser, and make sure you know what produce will flourish in spring.
What vegetables can I plant in spring?
There is nothing better than stepping outside to see a full crop of delicious vegetables to inspire that evening’s dinner.
To grow vegetables successfully in your spring garden, you’ll want to ensure they are getting almost a full day of sun and are being watered once a day. The below varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flora are for moderate climates; however, they are sturdy enough to withstand the odd extremity.
If you’re looking for the most reliable vegetables to plant now, below are your best options:
- Cucumber
- Zucchini
- Bean Varieties
- Carrots
- Pumpkin
- Potato
- Sweetcorn
- Eggplant
- Lettuce and Rocket
- Leek
- Capsicum
- Spring Onion
- Avocado
If you enjoy cooking with herbs and love to have a fresh bunch on hand, now is the time to plant the below before the sun gets too extreme.
- Parsley
- Dill
- Mint (do NOT plant this in the ground or in a container with other plants. Mint will take over whatever container it’s in. Therefore it’s best to give it its own space.)
- Basil
- Coriander
- Thyme
- Oregano
What fruit can I plant in spring?
When spring rolls around, there is nothing better than freshening up your diet and reintroducing lots of fresh fruit onto your plate.
For the best fruits to plant in your spring garden, check out the list below:
- Tomatoes
- Melon Varieties
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Mulberries
- Passionfruit
- Paw Paw
- Banana
For those looking for a long-term commitment, now is the time to get those lemon and lime trees planted so that next year you can be reaping the rewards.
What flowers can I plant in spring?
While for some the focus may be an edible spring garden bed, it’s also the perfect time for flower lovers to get planting.
Plant the below species to ensure your garden beds are full of colour this season:
- Marigolds
- Sunflowers
- Petunias
- Zinnias
- Geraniums
While it’s great to have all the information, it’s important to have the correct tools on hand to make your gardening journey as seamless as possible.
Contrary to popular opinion, you don’t need much to plant an edible garden. All you need is a container, soil and compost, water, and sunlight. So even if you only have a small balcony, you can still plant plenty of fruits and vegetables this spring and create an edible garden.
Something we do recommend though are gloves and knee pads. Gloves are self explanatory, but no matter what age you are, kneeling down on the ground to tend to your plants is torture. If you don’t want to dirty a cushion, opt for knee pads to make your chores more bearable.
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