Archive for May, 2021
How to grow watercress in Australia
English expats will often ask does watercress grow in Australia? The answer is yes, but there are much fewer varieties here. If you have ever wondered how to grow watercress in Australia then look no further. A difficult herb to grow there are a few tricks to successfully growing watercress in Australia, but get these right and you will be laughing.
Growing coriander in Perth
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is both one of the most loved and loathed herbs. Growing coriander in Perth, WA can be tricky. Also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley, this glorious herb is used commonly in Asian dishes, paired with fish, soups, salads and even ground into pesto.
How to grow pumpkins in Perth
Here in Australia, pumpkins are consistently ranked in our top 10 most popular vegetables. If you have ever wondered how to grow pumpkins in Perth then look no further. A relatively simple plant to grow there are a few tricks to successfully growing pumpkins in Perth, Western Australia but get these right and you will be laughing.
Growing basil in Perth
Growing herbs in Perth or other parts of Western Australia is very easy. The most common type of basil grown at home is sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Most basil needs warm weather to thrive, so it’s best grown over Spring/Summer here in Perth. It’s important to keep this in mind when assessing where to plant basil in your garden.
Growing dragon fruit in Perth
If you have ever wondered how to grow dragon fruit in Perth then look no further. I love fresh dragon fruit! It is brimming with wonderful nutrients and is easy to grow. Also known as sweet pitahaya, is a stunning looking tropical fruit borne on arboreal cacti plants. Dragon fruit is a strange looking fruit resembling a magical dragon egg.
How to grow pineapples
The pineapple plant, Ananas comosus, is a tropical herbaceous perennial. It grows up to 1.5m tall, and the same across, although usually it won’t get taller or broader than 1m. The plant has a short, sturdy stem and narrow, waxy leaves 30 – 100cm long, often with sharp spines along the edges. Pineapples are a tropical plant, but they will grow successfully and fruit in Perth’s mediterranean climate, and other warmer more tropical parts of Western Australia.
Growing pomegranate trees in Perth
If you have ever wondered how to grow pomegranates in Perth then look no further. A relatively simple fruit tree to grow there are a few tricks to successfully growing pomegranate in Perth, Western Australia but get these right and you will be laughing.
