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What to Plant in Autumn in Sydney (Temperate Zone)

Sydney gardening guide of what to plant now in Autumn of Sydney. Lists vegetables, herbs, bulbs and flowers that can be sown in March, April and May to enjoy colourful display in Spring. 

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Autumn gardening guide for Sydney

What to Plant in March, April, May (Autumn)

Vegetables

Amaranth
Beetroot
Broad Beans
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Collards
Coriander (Cilantro or
Chinese parsley)
Endive
Florence Fennel
Garlic
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce
Mustard greens
Onion
Oregano
Parsley
Peas
Potato
Radish
Shallots
Silverbeet
Snow Peas
Spinach
Swedes
Turnip

Herbs

Coriander
Garlic bulbs
Marjoram
Oregano
Parsley 
Thyme

Annual Flowers 

Alyssum 
Aubertia
Bellis
Calendula
Chrysanthemum
Delphiniums
Dianthus
Hollyhocks
Larkspur
Livingston Daisy
Mimulus
Pansies
Polyanthus
Poppies
Primulas
Snapdragons
Stocks
Sweet Pea
Violas

Bulbs

Alliums
Anemones
Belladonna Lilies
Bearded Iris
Crocus
Daffodils
Dwarf Rockery 
Dutch Iris
Freesia
Hyacinths
Ixias
Jonquils
Nerines
Ranunculus
Snowflakes
Tulips

Tips

  1. The root crops like carrots, beetroots , parsnips and turnips be planted from seed for best results.
  2. Coriander and parsley can be planted from seed or seedlings, they neeed cooler days.
  3. Greens like spinach, kale and silverbeet are easy to grow.
  4. Plant Spring onions, and white, brown and red onions now with seedlings or seeds.
  5. Put the bulbs in the soil at a depth of twice their size and water only once until you see the shoots. 

Watch YouTube Video on Growing Longan from seeds