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Jerusalem Artichoke Artichoke Vinletla Artichoke, Globe Cynara scolymus What would the antipasto plate be without the hearts of globe artichokes? This magnificent vegetable with arching silver leaves makes quite a garden statement. Allow about 3 plants per person and replace your plants every third to fourth year. If the buds are left to develop they produce brilliant lilac-blue flowers that can be dried for flower arrangements or enjoyed in the border. Cultivation The old adage of 'good ground grows thistles' can certainly be applied to this most noble member of the thistle family.

The rapid growth of vegetables puts huge demands on the supply of water and nutrients, but each garden has adequate rainfall to meet these demands, despite the imposition of water restrictions. Climate change will have a dramatic impact on the plants we grow and the supply of water. A temperature rise of 2°C by 2050 will cause Hobart to resemble 40°C 40°C 35°C 35 C Tropical plant growth 20 G 20°C Temperate plant growth Arctic Photosynthesis / Growth Melbourne's climate, Melbourne to e n j o y the warmth of Sydney's climate, and Sydney to approximate that of Brisbane or Perth.

Late-season Red Drumhead Dense, flat-topped heads of deep purple-blue to pickle, or liven up hearty winter meals. Resistant to caterpillar attack. Pests that do take liberties arc easily spotted. 3kg. CABBAGE TRIALS No. 6kg Heirloom Emerald Acre January King Red Drumhead Pak Choy Asian cabbages are faster growing and better suited to the hotter weather than European cabbages. Bok Choi, Pak Choy Brassica rapa Chinensis group Thick, curved, succulent leaves, arc a must for stir-fries and soups. Leafy and non-hearting, pak choy likes to be grown quickly, so plant in rich, moist soil for tender stems in just six weeks.