Easiest vegetables to grow in Perth

WA Scene | November 28, 2021 | 0 Comments

Best vegetables to grow in Perth

If your looking for what vegetables to grow in Perth now, then look no further. The team at WA Scene have you covered. In southern parts of WA, including here in Perth we enjoy a Mediterranean climate while the east is warmer and drier. Meanwhile, the northern part of the state has tropical conditions.

Perth has truly ideal conditions for growing vegetables all year round. Perth is averages nine hours of sun each day. Perfect blue skies appear at least 130 days annually, making it the sunniest capital city in the whole country. As gardeners we are truly blessed here in Perth. February has the hottest temperature while the months of June to August are the coldest.

Checkout our list of easy vegetables to grow in Perth for every season below!

What vegetables to grow in Summer in Perth?
Feeling hot hot hot! Perth summers are roasting hot, here is my list of the best summer vegetables to grow in Perth’s hot summer conditions;

Brussels sprouts – Plant from late January to March in Perth. In the South West, transplant from October to January. Brussels sprouts will be ready for harvest 11– 14 weeks after planting.
Capsicum and Chillies – Perth’s Mediterranean climate means you can plant chillies any time of the year. I like to grow them in Autumn and early summer. Chillies will be ready to harvest 8-13 weeks after planting. Check out our guide on growing chillies in Perth.
Celery – Celery is one of the highest yielding vegetable crops in Western Australia. The best time to sow celery seed is between February – October. Harvest your celery 11 – 18 weeks after planting.
Eggplant – Crops in the Perth metropolitan area should be planted from September – December. Fruit should be ready for harvesting 9 – 12 weeks from transplanting seedling and about 30 days after flowering. Check out our guide on growing eggplant in Perth.
Leeks – Leek seeds should be ideally sown between February – March and August-September in Perth. Leeks will be ready for harvest 15 – 18 weeks after planting.
Lettuce – Lettuce is versatile and incredibly easy to grow. It can be sown from seed all year round, but I like to eat it in summer so that’s when I like to plant it. Lettuce is ready to harvest 9 – 12 weeks after planting.
Turnips – Turnips can be grown throughout the year around Perth but give highest yield and quality if sown in summer and autumn to mature in winter and spring. Turnips will be ready for harvest within 6 – 8 weeks after planting.

What vegetables to grow in autumn in Perth?
There are plenty of autumn vegetables to grow in Perth. It’s a great time of year to be in the garden as it’s not too hot. The days are getting shorter and the nights are much cooler. Here is my list of the best autumn vegetables to grow in Perth;

Baby spinach – The best time to plant spinach is between March to August, however you can grow all year round with the right care.Baby spinach leaves will be ready to harvest in around 20-30 days after sowing the seeds. Check out our guide on growing baby spinach.
Beetroot – Beetroot can be planted throughout the year, however, the best yield and quality will come from seeds planted in autumn and spring in my view. Beetroot will be ready for harvest 10 – 12 weeks after planting. Check out our guide on growing beetroot in Perth.
Broccoli – Broccoli loves the cool temperatures from autumn to spring in Western Australia. Broccoli enjoy full sun, and require regular deep watering I prefer to plant in the autumn but it can be planted year round in Perth. Harvest 12 to 16 weeks after planting. Check out our guide on growing broccoli in Perth. Also if you are looking for a fun alternative check out our guide to growing broccolini.
Cauliflower – In Perth I recommend growing planting cauliflower between April to August. Cauliflower will be ready to harvest 10-12 weeks after planting. Check out our guide on growing cauliflower in Perth.
Spring onions – Spring onions can technically be planted all year round here in Perth, however If you’re planting them during the hottest or coldest months they require a bit more love. I recommend planting them in autumn for that reason. Spring onions will be ready for harvest 8 – 12 weeks after planting depending on the conditions. Check out our guide on growing spring onions in Perth.

What vegetables to grow in winter in Perth?
Gardening at home during the colder months is often an afterthought when it comes to vegetables, but there are loads of delicious vegetables you can grow in Perth during winter. Here is my list of the best winter vegetables to grow in Perth in Winter;

Asparagus – Whilst you can plant in autumn to winter, I like to plant in winter. Your asparagus will be ready to harvest 16-24 weeks in the second year after planting. Check out our guide on growing asparagus in Perth.
Broad beans – Broad beans are best eaten fresh in my view. Home grown broad beans taste much better than the store bought ones in my opinion. The best time to plant broad beans is between April and July here in Perth. Broad beans will be ready to harvest 16-24 weeks after planting. Check out our guide on growing broad beans in Perth.
Cabbage – Cabbage can be planted in Perth from January to June in reality, not just winter. I personally prefer to grow it in winter as that’s when I like to eat it. Cabbage will be ready to harvest 8 – 16 weeks after planting.
Carrots – Truth be told there are a few tricks to growing carrots. So it’s a bit cheeky having them in a list of easiest vegetables to grow in Perth. But once you know these tips and tricks they will become easy over time. Additionally you can grow carrots all year round here in Perth. Carrots will be ready to harvest 10 weeks after planting. Check out our guide on growing carrots in Perth.
English spinach – English spinach can be planted in Perth from May to September. Winter is when I like to eat it. English spinach has a fast grow time and will be ready to harvest just 6 weeks after planting.
Kale – In Perth it can be grown for most of the year, however it is mostly it is grown over winter, when it is more naturally in season. The cold temperatures make the leaves taste slightly sweeter in winter! From seed kale will take 8 – 11 weeks to reach harvest point. Check out our guide on growing kale in Perth.
Onions – Homegrown onions are great when used straight after harvest. There are many varieties to choose from with the majority the best time to plant is April to August. Onions will be ready to harvest 24-30 weeks after planting.
Parsnips – Parsnips can be quiet slow to germinate taking up to a month. So they do require some patience. Parsnips should be planted between June to November and will be ready for harvest around 20 weeks after planting.
Peas – If you or the kids have never grown vegetables before, peas are the perfect choice. Plant peas from March to August and they will be ready for harvest around 14 weeks later. Check out our guide on growing peas in Perth.
Potatoes – Seed potatoes are best planted after the threat of frost is over. Plant them between June to September. Potatoes will be ready to harvest 16 – 20 weeks after planting. Check out our guide on growing potatoes in Perth.

What vegetables to grow in Spring in Perth?
What’s not to love about spring, the sun is shining the birds are chirping. Here is my list of the best spring vegetables to grow in Perth;

Zucchini – Sow zucchinis into the garden once the cold has passed has passed and its consistently warm. In Perth this is typically between September and January. Zucchini will be ready for harvest within 6 – 8 weeks after planting. Check out our guide on growing zucchini in Perth.
Squash – The optimal time to plant squash is between September – January. Squash will be ready for harvest within 8 – 9 weeks after planting.
Turnips – Turnips can be grown throughout the year around Perth but give highest yield and quality if sown in summer and autumn to mature in winter and spring. Turnips will be ready for harvest within 6 – 8 weeks after planting.
Tomatoes – Tomato seeds and seedlings alike can be planted from August – December. Tomatoes are generally ready to harvest 10-12 weeks from sowing. Check out our guide on growing tomatoes in Perth.

There you have it! That’s our list of the easiest vegetables to grow in Perth.