Geez guys take it easy on him. Most americans do not realise how big Aus is or that there is more to Aus than Sydney. I lived in the states for a few years. Most were shocked to find out that Aus is bigger than the usa. It took me a few years to get the hang of southern california. Was a bit of a shock to the system for this Tassie gal.
You just popped into my suggested list. A couple of things. Firstly in Northern Australia, you are not going to grow spinach at all, and lettuce needs to be kept in the shade or they will bolt in a heartbeat. That leads me to number 2. Where in Australia? We have areas with hardiness zones from US 7 to off the scale. Also Summer temps up to 120F. I'm not trying to be too negative and I congratulate you on going to the effort to produce this video. It's just Aus is a big place. Cheers!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I got a few things wrong here, especially about spinach and rocket (sorry friends!). My goal is to make helpful videos and separating the video by climate should do that. I'll keep all this in mind to improve future videos. I really appreciate your feedback!
@sharonrose3871 very true, we have our own mini climates, for sure he a small Island we are so complex and diverse. Intact we are so special we get snow all seasons of the year. And even more special 4 seasons in one day #tassieproud 😍
Thanks for watching and commenting! I’m glad the video came at the right time for you. The subtropics are such an amazing climate for growing, even for late planters. You’ve got many options year-round. I’d really like to hear what you’re planting and how it turns out. Keep at it, and let me know how the garden’s shaping up!
@@LowEffortGardening lol the climate and soil here are so good that all wooden walking sticks must have a rubber tip (like a condom) otherwise the bottom of the stick will strike roots!!!
Given the title and thumbnail, I can see why you’d ask about this. Most of your beautiful country’s population actually lives in temperate and subtropical climates, so this video should work well for the majority.
Mate, I'm in Perth, it gets dryer than Ghandi's flip flops. I appreciate your passion but we are not Sydney! we can get up to 45 degrees, celsius in the arvo!
Haha that's as dry as it gets. Every climate has its challenges and I will go more specific in future videos. Thanks for watching and I hope to hear your input on future videos.
Last summer here in The Mallee Victoria a warm area, I planted basil in pots in the sun. They went to seed almost immediately. That meant it tasted bitter and was inedible. I replanted a new lot in a pot in the shade…they lasted all through summer and autumn and remained delicious
These are the best videos month specific is way better than season specific but which part of Australia? As for example Tasmania would be way different than W.A..
A lot of Aussies live with water restrictions through summer, we know how to use shade cloth and lots of it. Shade sails are common place as are 40-50C temperatures with near zero humidity where I live. No way any Brassicas will last on my plot over summer.
Yeah, November is getting a bit late for planting snow peas in all but the coldest temperate zones.... and with a record-breaking long, hot summer predicted, I suspect planting snow peas will only lead to disappointment for most. Planting butter beans or purple climbers in with the corn should work well though. I like the idea of putting in some okra. I have seeds and thought I might chuck them in the compost by the chook run with some chokos and watermelon. It's North-East facing, but gets some shade from the hottest afternoon sun and overflow from the water tank. What do you think? Good onya for having a go at an Australian audience. We can be blunt, but will appreciate your effort. Also, it helps if you learn to pronounce some of the plants the way we do. You'll get less stick if you at least try.
Thanks for the feedback! You're absolutely right. November is pushing it for snow peas unless you're in a spot with cooler temps. With the heat you all are expecting, butter beans or purple climbers with corn sounds like a solid choice. That mix with chokos and watermelon near the chook run, especially with the extra shade and water overflow, should set them up nicely. Northeast-facing will give them just enough sun without the scorching afternoon heat. And hey, I appreciate the Aussie tip! I'll work on nailing those pronunciations which stuck out the most? Thanks for watching, and keep those tips coming!
@@LowEffortGardening We're used ro hearing American accents (so much US TV) so most words don't grate too much (tomato, squash etc), but I'd suggest you try 'basil' with a hard 'a' as in 'hand' or 'as' and just pronounce the 'h' in 'herbs' rather than leaving it silent. This is because with the strong American 'R' , 'herbs' becomes URRRRRBZ to our ears and it sounds like you're having a stroke. And if you ever have cause to use the word 'emu' (and emus do appear in our gardens from time to time), for the love of all tht's holy, don't pronounce it E-moo or you'll have 4,000 comments ignoring every piece of gardening advice you offer and instead, lambasting you for your Yank pronunciation. The correct pronunciation is Eem-you, btw. Good luck!
Lol I learned this recently. Your version sounds as comical to me as mine does to you but I'll give it a go next time. Ba-zil might be the line in the sand for me though. Thanks for watching!
If you're going to do a growing guide please understand the climate. We dont want new gardeners struggling and giving up because theyve planted things at the time when theyll struggle most . Most places in Australia are already hot. We grow things a bit backwards here. Leafy greens, peas, snow peas and corriander in winter and early spring, even tomatoes and cucumbers do better in early spring and late autumn, or under shade cloth. Tomatoes and capsicum can grow long into winter and out the other side with some frost protection if needed. Its too late for brassicas to grow well now. Maybe kale, but keep on top of the cabbage moths and aphids. Im just about to harvest my potatoes, they can struggle in the heat but im getting a few more rounds in any way. Potatoes do well through the autumn and winter here too, with frost protection if needed. Its a good time to plant more corn, pumpkins, melons, zuchini, sunflowers, capsicum and chilli, baby greens and lettuce in the shade, and more beans and carrots. Carrot seed needs to be covered so it doesnt dry out while germinating. And tomatoes if havent already. They might struggle to fruit when it gets really hot, but theyll bounce back in autumn. And just an FYI you cannot send seed into Australia unless is tested and certified disease free. Thank you for thinking of us ❤😊
Thank you so much for the detailed feedback! I really appreciate you sharing all this insight about Australia’s unique growing conditions. You're absolutely right. Understanding the timing and climate makes a huge difference, especially for new gardeners. Your points about growing leafy greens, peas, and coriander in winter and early spring, and planting tomatoes and cucumbers in the cooler seasons or under shade cloth, are super valuable. And I love the advice on covering carrot seeds to keep them moist! I’ll definitely keep this in mind for future guides and make sure I'm providing info that suits your seasons better. Also, thanks for the heads-up about the seed restrictions-I hadn’t considered the specifics of shipping seed into Australia. Appreciate your input, and I'm glad to have gardeners like you keeping me on track for the Aussie audience.
@@LowEffortGardeningAustralia takes quarantine very seriously. We can't ship seed within Australia to certain states (WA and NT). And my guess is things might be even tighter right now because some imported certified commercial tomato seeds just brought in a new disease and shut down part of the Victorian tomato industry. There is a way to do it though, it just might not be cheap or easy! Good luck
Kale is a biennial plant, meaning it grows during the first year, overwinters, and produces seeds in its second year. It's known for its hardiness and ability to survive winter, but to do well in the cold, it should be healthy and well-established before winter arrives.
lol. it's called silverbeet here, not swiss chard. also silverbeet and spinach are not good to start now, as the heat will make them bolt quickly. these are cool weather crops, not for start of summer.
Thanks for teaching me about swiss chard being called silverbeet. I like that and will definitely not be recommending it again for much of Oz this time of year. Thanks for watching my video Chris and for commenting.
An American 'trying' to tell Australia's what to plant in November! I grow basil every year, between March and September. This guy should stick to his own country.
West of Mackay in Queensland today the temps got to 41°C or 105°F so you might want to do some more research before advising people to waste their money or time on growing things that won't grow, i don't mean to sound like a tosser for saying that but its pretty much like telling some from Alaska to grow what works well in Texas or vice versa
Hey Squid, thanks for watching and commenting! This video is far from perfect, and I plan to make more climate-specific videos in the future. Stay tuned for those! That said, this video still has value. Growing veggies outside their ideal climate can be incredibly rewarding, helping gardeners build new skills, promote biodiversity, and discover microclimates in their own gardens. Even small wins foster creativity and resilience while offering useful insights for adapting plants to changing conditions. As far as your Texas-Alaska analogy, I think it needs rethinking. I mean this in the most friendly way. I'm not telling people in Alaska to grow coffee beans. An experienced gardener west of Mackay can grow most of the mentioned plants right now.
@LowEffortGardening yes an experienced gardener can grow many things but i think you'll find most people who click on the videos Like these will have some knowledge but not a lot hence trying to get help on what to do or not to do. I have limited knowledge about amaerican climates but the analogy i used between Alaska and Texas was to help you understand how diverse the climates and weather patterns are, in my opinion the worse part about where I live isnt just the heat from the sun but the heat from the hot dry winds that will make you sweat even at night so keeping moisture levels up to a garden can be very hard especially with water restrictions that commonly occur
LMAO i,m in australia and the greens would bolt straight to seed. All icanplant now are pumpkins melons and cu88cumbers if I put down mulch not a fan of ERBS but i like HERBS the English and unlike the French can make the H sound. Tomatoes do not grow in summer it is 34c already.
Whats your climate? The next video will be more zone specific. Ill probably keep pronouncing "herbs" the same though. It's driving a lot of discussion in the comments. Cheers and thanks for commenting.
I live in the Northern Rivers region. I can't grow leafy greens over summer. I grow watermelon and okra eggplant and that's it. Basically, summer is my no grow season...I don't recommend this video.
@@LowEffortGardening please pay attention to the people who live in the zones you made a growing guide for. We understand what grows and doesn't grow right now. A lot of what you recommended is not a good choice to plant now for the majority of the country.
Haha I love the bluntness in your comment. This video might not be helpful for everyone, but I'm glad you still stopped by! I don’t have experience with growing in the tropics, but I’d love to learn more about how it differs from other climates.
@@LowEffortGardening In the tropics the weather is pretty much unpredictable without technologies its just depend on weather like wet and dry season, and the fruit season is where you get your harvest like fruit
@@LowEffortGardening Yeah, I have to say, I was intrigued by the title, given Australia has multiple climate zones; cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical, tropical and arid are the most common ones discussed,. There are also differences in altitude and humidity which come into play when deciding what to plant. Your video seems to be focussed on the temperate zones with perhaps some relevance to higher (altitude) subtropical regions. Relevant to me; though why everyone thinks growing kale is a good idea is beyond my comprehension.
Geez guys take it easy on him. Most americans do not realise how big Aus is or that there is more to Aus than Sydney. I lived in the states for a few years. Most were shocked to find out that Aus is bigger than the usa. It took me a few years to get the hang of southern california. Was a bit of a shock to the system for this Tassie gal.
You just popped into my suggested list.
A couple of things. Firstly in Northern Australia, you are not going to grow spinach at all, and lettuce needs to be kept in the shade or they will bolt in a heartbeat.
That leads me to number 2. Where in Australia? We have areas with hardiness zones from US 7 to off the scale. Also Summer temps up to 120F.
I'm not trying to be too negative and I congratulate you on going to the effort to produce this video. It's just Aus is a big place. Cheers!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! I got a few things wrong here, especially about spinach and rocket (sorry friends!). My goal is to make helpful videos and separating the video by climate should do that. I'll keep all this in mind to improve future videos. I really appreciate your feedback!
@@LowEffortGardeningTasmania is a whole nother climate on its own lol
@@Newbegginings I have a lot of videos to make! You all can expect more climate specific videos to come.
@@Newbegginings and it depends where in Tassie you are.
@sharonrose3871 very true, we have our own mini climates, for sure he a small Island we are so complex and diverse. Intact we are so special we get snow all seasons of the year. And even more special 4 seasons in one day #tassieproud 😍
Thanks mate. Exactly what I was looking for.
You're welcome, I'm happy you found it
Don't mind them. Late planter here, located on the sub-tropical mid north coast of Australia. Thanks for the timely video, mate!
Thanks for watching and commenting! I’m glad the video came at the right time for you. The subtropics are such an amazing climate for growing, even for late planters. You’ve got many options year-round. I’d really like to hear what you’re planting and how it turns out. Keep at it, and let me know how the garden’s shaping up!
@@LowEffortGardening lol the climate and soil here are so good that all wooden walking sticks must have a rubber tip (like a condom) otherwise the bottom of the stick will strike roots!!!
You realise how big Australia is and how climatically varied?
Given the title and thumbnail, I can see why you’d ask about this. Most of your beautiful country’s population actually lives in temperate and subtropical climates, so this video should work well for the majority.
@@LowEffortGardening You obviously have NO idea what subtropical is, nor what Australia is. You're just humiliating yourself.
@LowEffortGardening tassie is cold, but my experience is most of these veggies are fine to be planting now
@@Newbegginings Canberra has a veery picky climate. Then there is Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Cairns, Alice Springs...
Thank you for this comment. I will take this all into account for the next more specific video.
Mate, I'm in Perth, it gets dryer than Ghandi's flip flops. I appreciate your passion but we are not Sydney! we can get up to 45 degrees, celsius in the arvo!
Haha that's as dry as it gets. Every climate has its challenges and I will go more specific in future videos. Thanks for watching and I hope to hear your input on future videos.
I really appreciate how you use Australian terms eg coriander, rock melon. You reminded me of thing I had forgotten eg tomato and basil. Thank you ❤❤❤
Got chillies, tomatoes, capsicum, lemons,strawberries, olive tree,basil, all doing well
That's excellent Angel! Id love to be able to grow olives and lemons and have fun this season.
Last summer here in The Mallee Victoria a warm area, I planted basil in pots in the sun. They went to seed almost immediately. That meant it tasted bitter and was inedible. I replanted a new lot in a pot in the shade…they lasted all through summer and autumn and remained delicious
This is very valuable for the viewers and its that first hand experience that I personally can't help with. Thank you for sharing!
It has "rained" twice in the last 2 months on my property in Perth.... it's like Mars, maybe throw some edible cactus in the mix
Pretty sure most cactus are edible even if only technically so
Have you tried dragonfruit? There are some really tasty new cultivars available now and being a cactus, it might just be what you're looking for!
@@anserbauer309 I have prickly pear and dragon fruit for exactly the reason i mention.
@madrabbitwoman I mean technically broken glass is edible its just not to my taste...
@@adenscottthompson6042 Yay.
These are the best videos month specific is way better than season specific but which part of Australia? As for example Tasmania would be way different than W.A..
Great point! I focused on those living in temperate zones, but I'll consider making my videos even more specific.
A lot of Aussies live with water restrictions through summer, we know how to use shade cloth and lots of it. Shade sails are common place as are 40-50C temperatures with near zero humidity where I live. No way any Brassicas will last on my plot over summer.
I lurve baysil … and urbs 😂😂. Good on ya!
"Are they his?" "No they're herbs." Thanks Mick! I'll give some Aussie pronunciations a try next go.
Yeah, November is getting a bit late for planting snow peas in all but the coldest temperate zones.... and with a record-breaking long, hot summer predicted, I suspect planting snow peas will only lead to disappointment for most. Planting butter beans or purple climbers in with the corn should work well though.
I like the idea of putting in some okra. I have seeds and thought I might chuck them in the compost by the chook run with some chokos and watermelon. It's North-East facing, but gets some shade from the hottest afternoon sun and overflow from the water tank. What do you think? Good onya for having a go at an Australian audience. We can be blunt, but will appreciate your effort. Also, it helps if you learn to pronounce some of the plants the way we do. You'll get less stick if you at least try.
Thanks for the feedback! You're absolutely right. November is pushing it for snow peas unless you're in a spot with cooler temps. With the heat you all are expecting, butter beans or purple climbers with corn sounds like a solid choice. That mix with chokos and watermelon near the chook run, especially with the extra shade and water overflow, should set them up nicely. Northeast-facing will give them just enough sun without the scorching afternoon heat.
And hey, I appreciate the Aussie tip! I'll work on nailing those pronunciations which stuck out the most? Thanks for watching, and keep those tips coming!
@@LowEffortGardening We're used ro hearing American accents (so much US TV) so most words don't grate too much (tomato, squash etc), but I'd suggest you try 'basil' with a hard 'a' as in 'hand' or 'as' and just pronounce the 'h' in 'herbs' rather than leaving it silent. This is because with the strong American 'R' , 'herbs' becomes URRRRRBZ to our ears and it sounds like you're having a stroke.
And if you ever have cause to use the word 'emu' (and emus do appear in our gardens from time to time), for the love of all tht's holy, don't pronounce it E-moo or you'll have 4,000 comments ignoring every piece of gardening advice you offer and instead, lambasting you for your Yank pronunciation. The correct pronunciation is Eem-you, btw. Good luck!
I'm going to experiment with kaolin spray for heat protection
I wouldn’t plant peas in Victoria either Cup day is too late..
@@madrabbitwoman Is the kaolin to help with water retention in sandy soils, or does it work some other way?
It's not 'erbs, it's pronounced herbs here in haustrlaya!
Lol I learned this recently. Your version sounds as comical to me as mine does to you but I'll give it a go next time. Ba-zil might be the line in the sand for me though. Thanks for watching!
Mate!!! rockets are flowering with thin leaves and manky stalks arleady. Rockets flourished through the whole winter
Try mizuna. What area do you live in?
If you're going to do a growing guide please understand the climate. We dont want new gardeners struggling and giving up because theyve planted things at the time when theyll struggle most . Most places in Australia are already hot. We grow things a bit backwards here. Leafy greens, peas, snow peas and corriander in winter and early spring, even tomatoes and cucumbers do better in early spring and late autumn, or under shade cloth. Tomatoes and capsicum can grow long into winter and out the other side with some frost protection if needed. Its too late for brassicas to grow well now. Maybe kale, but keep on top of the cabbage moths and aphids. Im just about to harvest my potatoes, they can struggle in the heat but im getting a few more rounds in any way. Potatoes do well through the autumn and winter here too, with frost protection if needed.
Its a good time to plant more corn, pumpkins, melons, zuchini, sunflowers, capsicum and chilli, baby greens and lettuce in the shade, and more beans and carrots. Carrot seed needs to be covered so it doesnt dry out while germinating. And tomatoes if havent already. They might struggle to fruit when it gets really hot, but theyll bounce back in autumn.
And just an FYI you cannot send seed into Australia unless is tested and certified disease free.
Thank you for thinking of us ❤😊
Thank you so much for the detailed feedback! I really appreciate you sharing all this insight about Australia’s unique growing conditions. You're absolutely right. Understanding the timing and climate makes a huge difference, especially for new gardeners. Your points about growing leafy greens, peas, and coriander in winter and early spring, and planting tomatoes and cucumbers in the cooler seasons or under shade cloth, are super valuable. And I love the advice on covering carrot seeds to keep them moist!
I’ll definitely keep this in mind for future guides and make sure I'm providing info that suits your seasons better. Also, thanks for the heads-up about the seed restrictions-I hadn’t considered the specifics of shipping seed into Australia. Appreciate your input, and I'm glad to have gardeners like you keeping me on track for the Aussie audience.
@@LowEffortGardeningAustralia takes quarantine very seriously. We can't ship seed within Australia to certain states (WA and NT). And my guess is things might be even tighter right now because some imported certified commercial tomato seeds just brought in a new disease and shut down part of the Victorian tomato industry.
There is a way to do it though, it just might not be cheap or easy! Good luck
@tahliel this is very helpful and I am going to be researching thoroughly. Thank you!
I don’t know why everyone says basil and marigolds keep pests away . Slugs love marigolds and caterpillars and other bugs love basil.
It's not a cure all but your answer is in my marigold video. Check it out!
I thought kale was a winter plant? 🤔
Kale is a biennial plant, meaning it grows during the first year, overwinters, and produces seeds in its second year. It's known for its hardiness and ability to survive winter, but to do well in the cold, it should be healthy and well-established before winter arrives.
Oh thanks for clarifying 😅
I'm very happy to help
lol. it's called silverbeet here, not swiss chard. also silverbeet and spinach are not good to start now, as the heat will make them bolt quickly. these are cool weather crops, not for start of summer.
Thanks for teaching me about swiss chard being called silverbeet. I like that and will definitely not be recommending it again for much of Oz this time of year. Thanks for watching my video Chris and for commenting.
I wouldn’t mind trying your American seeds I see no link..
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@@LowEffortGardening lol I need to be a member 🤣😂 no ty I’m good..
Er, do you not realise seeds cannot be imported from dirty cuntries, this prick is just a yt conetent creator, praying on the stupid gardener
It 35°Celsius atm in central Queensland, nothing will survive in this sun 😂😂
Shadecloth and water! Give it a go
An American 'trying' to tell Australia's what to plant in November! I grow basil every year, between March and September. This guy should stick to his own country.
What's your climate
West of Mackay in Queensland today the temps got to 41°C or 105°F so you might want to do some more research before advising people to waste their money or time on growing things that won't grow, i don't mean to sound like a tosser for saying that but its pretty much like telling some from Alaska to grow what works well in Texas or vice versa
Hey Squid, thanks for watching and commenting! This video is far from perfect, and I plan to make more climate-specific videos in the future. Stay tuned for those! That said, this video still has value. Growing veggies outside their ideal climate can be incredibly rewarding, helping gardeners build new skills, promote biodiversity, and discover microclimates in their own gardens. Even small wins foster creativity and resilience while offering useful insights for adapting plants to changing conditions. As far as your Texas-Alaska analogy, I think it needs rethinking. I mean this in the most friendly way. I'm not telling people in Alaska to grow coffee beans. An experienced gardener west of Mackay can grow most of the mentioned plants right now.
@LowEffortGardening yes an experienced gardener can grow many things but i think you'll find most people who click on the videos
Like these will have some knowledge but not a lot hence trying to get help on what to do or not to do. I have limited knowledge about amaerican climates but the analogy i used between Alaska and Texas was to help you understand how diverse the climates and weather patterns are, in my opinion the worse part about where I live isnt just the heat from the sun but the heat from the hot dry winds that will make you sweat even at night so keeping moisture levels up to a garden can be very hard especially with water restrictions that commonly occur
This is insightful and will remember it for a future video. Thanks again for being here and for caring enough to comment and contribute!
@LowEffortGardening no worries mate
LMAO i,m in australia and the greens would bolt straight to seed. All icanplant now are pumpkins melons and cu88cumbers if I put down mulch not a fan of ERBS but i like HERBS the English and unlike the French can make the H sound. Tomatoes do not grow in summer it is 34c already.
Whats your climate? The next video will be more zone specific. Ill probably keep pronouncing "herbs" the same though. It's driving a lot of discussion in the comments. Cheers and thanks for commenting.
I am 90 kms below the tropic of Capricorn. @LowEffortGardening
@@lionellloyd9003 and so are all the herbs gone to seed. I suppose they can be replanted???
What would a yank know about gardening in Australia
Unpleasant delivery but fair point
@@LowEffortGardening I appreciate that you took the time to make a video with consideration for Australia
@@Fuzzylover100 I made it for people like you
I live in the Northern Rivers region. I can't grow leafy greens over summer. I grow watermelon and okra eggplant and that's it. Basically, summer is my no grow season...I don't recommend this video.
Gram knows their land, if you live in that area I recommend doing additional research.
@@LowEffortGardening please pay attention to the people who live in the zones you made a growing guide for. We understand what grows and doesn't grow right now. A lot of what you recommended is not a good choice to plant now for the majority of the country.
This is useless for me because i live in the tropics
Haha I love the bluntness in your comment. This video might not be helpful for everyone, but I'm glad you still stopped by! I don’t have experience with growing in the tropics, but I’d love to learn more about how it differs from other climates.
@@LowEffortGardening In the tropics the weather is pretty much unpredictable without technologies its just depend on weather like wet and dry season, and the fruit season is where you get your harvest like fruit
@@LowEffortGardening Pretty much we just plant whenever we want really
@@LowEffortGardening Yeah, I have to say, I was intrigued by the title, given Australia has multiple climate zones; cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical, tropical and arid are the most common ones discussed,. There are also differences in altitude and humidity which come into play when deciding what to plant. Your video seems to be focussed on the temperate zones with perhaps some relevance to higher (altitude) subtropical regions. Relevant to me; though why everyone thinks growing kale is a good idea is beyond my comprehension.
Pretty much on the money for me -- cool temperate highlands. Thanks
No disrespect mate but you're feeding people wrong information, stick to your local environment
Stick to us gardens mate
I doubt this bloke has ever been in Oz.
I've never visited Oz but would like to.