Six Summer Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden

As the weather heats up, it’s easy to think that your harvest is done for the year. However, there’s still plenty of summer vegetables to plant in your garden. 

Although the summertime includes vastly different climates in the Australian landscape, the good news is that there are still plenty of worthy additions to make to your veggie patch at this time of the year. After all, there really is no greater addition to your table than a meal that includes your very own stock – so what’s on the menu?

Six Summer Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden

To get the best results from your veggie patch, timing is everything. If you’ve recently yielded a good harvest from spring and are eager to know what’s next, then the below are worthy additions to try in the warmer months. 

Sweet Corn – When in a sunny yet wind sheltered position, sweet corn grows, fast, large and strong. While it takes around three to four months to be ready for harvesting, plant seedlings close together to ensure good pollination and to guarantee a bumper crop.

Capsicum – If you can keep powdery mildew and wilt at bay, capsicum adore warm weather for fruiting and can grow in both pots and garden beds. They are prone to sunburn though, so make sure they have some shade to protect them from the midday sun. 

Tomato – A tried and true summer staple, tomatoes have long been regarded as tolerant and easy to grow. They are at their happiest when watered at regular intervals, and are protected from a variety of ailments such as blight and insects. 

Pumpkin – Regarded as one of the most hardy vegetable plants around, if you give pumpkin an inch – it will take a mile. Ensure that you protect them with a layer of mulch though, as they can be susceptible to rust and powdery mildew. It is also wise to avoid watering in the evening as this can lead to disease issues.

Cucumber – Much like pumpkin, cucumbers are easy to grow and can go wild if left untamed. If space is an issue, train the vines by using a trellis and ensure that they get plenty of water until fruit starts forming. Mulching is also important to ensure the shallow roots don’t dry out. 

Eggplant – Oddly enough, eggplants usually like the heat, but not the humidity. If protected against wind, sunburn and soggy soil though, you can expect fruit in little to no time at all. They love rich soil, so compost and mulch well to keep your eggplants happy. 

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