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 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 |
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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:
- Tomatoes: Can be grown year-round in warmer climates (e.g., QLD, NT, SA, WA) with proper care.
- Cucumber and Zucchini: Suitable for year-round planting in tropical regions like NT and parts of QLD.
- Spinach, Spring Onions, Herbs, and Lettuces: Highly versatile and can be planted and grown year-round in most regions.
- Kale: A resilient crop that can be planted year-round, especially in cooler and temperate climates.