Edible Garden Design: Growing Food in Melbourne

Melbourne’s temperate climate is ideal for growing an incredible range of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. From productive front yards in Brunswick to backyard orchards in Eltham, edible gardens are both practical and beautiful.

What Grows Well in Melbourne Year-round: Silverbeet, kale, herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), Asian greens Spring/Summer: Tomatoes, capsicum, zucchini, beans, cucumbers Autumn/Winter: Broccoli, cauliflower, peas, broad beans, garlic Fruit trees: Citrus (lemon, lime, orange), apple, pear, fig, olive Raised Bed Design Raised garden beds are the most practical option for edible gardens — they improve drainage, warm soil faster in spring, and reduce back strain. Standard raised beds are 1.2m wide × 0.4m deep, filled with quality veggie mix.

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