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A family fave, with lots of varieties to choose from. For small spaces look for compact varieties like “Patio” and “Tiny Tim”.
Read more: How to grow tomatoes
A staple in most vegie gardens, leafy greens like loose-leaf lettuce, spinach, bok choy and tatsoi are quick to grow and can be harvested from 6 to 8 weeks.
A fun and easy vegie to grow – and both leaves and roots are edible. Harvest young leaves (leaving at least 5–6 on the plant) and add to salads and sandwiches.
Read more: How to grow beetroot
One of the fastest growing vegies, you’ll be adding them to your salads in as little as 5–8 weeks. Happy in pots and garden beds alike.
The ultimate summer snack, especially when picked straight off the vine. Look for Lebanese, “Richmond Green Apple” or “Burpless”. For small areas, try “Patio” or “Spacemaster”.
Read more: How to grow and care for cucumbers
Plant in full sun in the garden or in a large pot, and feed with nitrogen-rich fertiliser to boost leafy growth. For a traditional silverbeet variety, go for “Fordhook Giant”, but for something with more colour, try rainbow chard.
Available in bush or climbing varieties, plant in a sunny spot in well-drained soil enriched with blood and bone. A much-loved vegie for its taste and easy-growing nature.
This vegetable, also known as courgette, likes a sunny position, with shelter from the wind. Enrich the soil with organic matter and handfuls of garden lime. It’s ideal for pots or garden beds, as long as there is a trellis to keep the leaves and fruit off the ground.
Read more: Growing and harvesting zucchini
Can be grown in pots, troughs or garden beds, provided they are planted in full or partial sun and in well-draining soil. Harvest the green tops at any time, leaving the bulb intact, which will continue to grow.
View our great range of vegetable seeds and if your backyard is on the tiny side, choose varieties suitable for growing in pots.
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Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
