🍅 Fruiting Vegetables for SEQ

18 plants suited to South East Queensland's subtropical climate

Tomatoes, capsicum, beans, pumpkin, and other vegetables that produce fruit in SEQ.

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🫘 Beans (bush)
65 days · 20cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Corn, Carrot, Cucumber, Marigold
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🥒 Bitter Melon
70 days · 100cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Corn, Beans
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫑 Capsicum
100 days · 45cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Basil, Tomato, Carrot, Marigold
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌶️ Chilli (Pro)
90 days · 45cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Basil, Tomato, Carrot, Marigold
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🥒 Choko
120 days · 200cm · Full sun · beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🥒 Cucumber
60 days · 50cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Beans, Corn, Nasturtium, Sunflower
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍆 Eggplant
100 days · 60cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Beans, Marigold, Thyme, Capsicum
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🥒 Luffa
120 days · 150cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Beans, Corn
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫛 Okra (Pro)
75 days · 40cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Basil, Capsicum
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫛 Peas (Pro)
75 days · 10cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Carrot, Radish, Corn, Cucumber
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🎃 Pumpkin (Pro)
120 days · 150cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Corn, Beans, Nasturtium, Marigold
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍈 Rockmelon
85 days · 100cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Corn, Nasturtium
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫛 Snake Beans
55 days · 20cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Carrot, Corn
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌽 Sweet Corn (Pro)
90 days · 30cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Beans, Pumpkin, Zucchini, Cucumber
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍅 Tomato
85 days · 60cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Basil, Carrot, Marigold, Parsley
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍉 Watermelon
90 days · 150cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Corn, Nasturtium
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫛 Winged Beans
65 days · 30cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Corn, Sweet potato, Basil
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🥒 Zucchini
60 days · 80cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Nasturtium, Corn, Beans, Marigold
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fruiting vegetables grow well in South East Queensland?

Fruiting vegetables include tomato, capsicum, chilli, eggplant, cucumber, zucchini, pumpkin, and beans. In South East Queensland, plant warm-season fruiting crops from September through February. Choose varieties bred for subtropical conditions and watch for fruit fly.

When should I plant fruiting vegetables in Brisbane and SEQ?

The best planting times for fruiting vegetables in South East Queensland depend on the specific crop. Each plant listed above includes a month-by-month sowing calendar showing exactly when to plant. Some fruiting vegetables suit the cooler dry season while others thrive in the warm wet months.

What companions work well with fruiting vegetables in SEQ?

Each plant listing above includes recommended companion plants. Companion planting improves pollination, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space. In South East Queensland, pairing vegetables with herbs and flowers is particularly effective for managing subtropical pests.