🥕 Root Vegetables for SEQ

13 plants suited to South East Queensland's subtropical climate

Carrots, beetroot, radish, garlic, ginger, and other root crops suited to SEQ soils.

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🥬 Beetroot
65 days · 10cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Lettuce, Onion, Brassicas, Silverbeet
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🥕 Carrot
85 days · 5cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Lettuce, Onion, Leek, Rosemary
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌿 Cassava (Pro)
365 days · 100cm · Full sun · beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌿 Daikon
60 days · 20cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Carrot, Lettuce
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🧄 Garlic
210 days · 15cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Beetroot, Lettuce, Strawberry, Tomato
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫚 Ginger (Pro)
270 days · 25cm · Part shade · Beginner
Friends: Turmeric
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🧅 Onion
180 days · 10cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce, Silverbeet
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌿 Parsnip
120 days · 10cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Rosemary, Beans
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🥔 Potato
90 days · 30cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Beans, Nasturtium, Marigold, Corn
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌱 Radish
30 days · 5cm · Part shade · beginner
Friends: Lettuce, Carrot
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍠 Sweet Potato (Pro)
150 days · 50cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Beans, Corn, Marigold
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌿 Taro
270 days · 60cm · Part shade · intermediate
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫚 Turmeric (Pro)
270 days · 30cm · Part shade · Beginner
Friends: Ginger
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What root vegetables grow well in South East Queensland?

Root vegetables like carrot, beetroot, radish, turnip, and sweet potato grow well in South East Queensland. Cool-season roots (carrot, beetroot, radish) grow best from March through August. Sweet potato and ginger prefer the warm, wet months from October through March.

When should I plant root vegetables in Brisbane and SEQ?

The best planting times for root 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 root vegetables suit the cooler dry season while others thrive in the warm wet months.

What companions work well with root 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.