Subtropics
Growing in warm, humid climates: the crops that thrive and how to handle the heat.
6 articles
The Build-Up: Looking After a Top End Garden from October to December
The dry-season garden is finishing and the humidity is climbing. Here is how to use the Top End build-up to clear beds, sow what suits the heat and get ready for the wet.
Growing Vegetables in the Subtropics and Tropics: What Works
In the warm north the growing year is flipped. Here is what actually works in the subtropics and tropics, and when to grow it.
Heat-Loving Vegetables to Sow for a Subtropical Summer
When lettuce bolts and spinach wilts, the heat-lovers take over. Here is the practical list of vegetables to sow for a hot, humid subtropical summer.
Growing an Indian Vegetable Garden in the Australian Climate
The vegetables and herbs of Indian cooking are mostly heat-lovers. Here is how to match each crop to your Australian climate zone and season.
Wet-Season Gardening in the Tropics: Crops That Cope
The dry season suits most vegetables up north, but a tough crew of crops actually wants the heat and rain. Here is what to grow through the wet season.
Growing Bitter Melon, Okra and Snake Beans from Seed
Three heat-loving crops, one simple secret. How to grow bitter melon, okra and snake beans from seed across Australia, and why picking young makes all the difference.