Salad greens that survive the wet

Choosing the right plants is crucial to producing food during a wet summer, says SIMON WEBSTER.

Go kumara go

If you struggle to grow decent crop of spuds in the summer then why don’t you try sweet potato, says PHIL DUDMAN, and now is the time to get planting.

Cool season favourite: English spinach

Of all the spinach options, English spinach has the superior flavour and texture, and the cool season is the best time to plant in most parts of Australia.

Grow kangkong for leafy greens all year round

Looking for a green leafy vegetable that will give you a healthy harvest any time of year? Kangkong is a good choice, especially for busy city gardeners with limited space.

A vegetable to invest in

Asparagus is a tough, rewarding, long-term vegetable that, once established, will give many years of nutritious spears, writes PENNY WOODWARD.

Time for planting onions

From leeks and shallots to red salad onions, the members of the onion family are an incredibly versatile lot and they’re wonderful crops to grow at home, too.