Crop library
24 crops to compare with your space
Use these pages as transparent references. Month, cultivar, current weather and microclimate still need a local check.
Leafy crop
Broccoli
A substantial cool-season brassica that needs steady growth, firm support, adequate root room and regular inspection.
Open crop pageCauliflower
A demanding brassica whose curd quality depends on cultivar choice, generous root room and uninterrupted growth.
Open crop pageKale
A robust leafy brassica that can extend harvest into cool weather after establishing with adequate space.
Open crop pageLettuce
A shallow-rooted leafy crop for repeated sowing in cool to mild conditions and reliably moist soil or growing mix.
Open crop pageSilverbeet
A productive leafy crop for repeated harvest when roots have adequate depth and moisture remains steady.
Open crop pageHerb
Basil
A tender aromatic herb for a warm, bright and sheltered position with even moisture and free drainage.
Open crop pageCoriander
A quick herb for small repeat sowings in cool to mild conditions, with rapid flowering under heat or root stress.
Open crop pageMint
A vigorous perennial herb that tolerates some shade and is usually best contained to control spread.
Open crop pageFruiting crop
Capsicum
A tender long-season fruiting crop needing protected early warmth and the brightest sheltered summer position available.
Open crop pageChilli
A tender pepper that needs a long bright season, controlled early warmth and protection from cold wind.
Open crop pageCucumber
A tender climbing or trailing crop needing warmth, generous root volume, regular water and the right cultivar for its setting.
Open crop pageEggplant
A very warmth-demanding fruiting crop best treated as protected cultivation in much of New Zealand.
Open crop pagePumpkin
A sprawling frost-tender crop needing warm soil, substantial root space, pollination and enough season to mature fruit.
Open crop pageSweetcorn
A tall wind-pollinated crop needing a warm sheltered block, generous root room and reliable moisture.
Open crop pageTomato
A frost-tender fruiting crop needing strong light, generous roots, stable support and even moisture.
Open crop pageCourgette
A large fast-growing tender crop that can yield heavily with sun, root room, pollination and frequent picking.
Open crop pageRoot crop
Beetroot
A compact root crop for loose beds or sufficiently deep containers with even moisture during establishment.
Open crop pageCarrots
A direct-sown root crop requiring fine, stone-free soil or deep growing mix and steady moisture during emergence.
Open crop pageRadishes
A quick direct-sown root crop for small repeated batches in cool, evenly moist conditions.
Open crop pageKūmara
A frost-tender long-season vine grown from suitable slips in warm, deep and freely draining soil.
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