Vegetables

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works closely with the vegetable industry to promote growth through better market access, developing integrated pest management programs and improving water and fertiliser use efficiency.

Vegetable production in Western Australia had a farm gate value of about $336 million in 2013, with the total industry value being $909 million. Most crops are grown for local consumption, apart from carrots, which are exported year-round to South East Asia and the Middle East.

The main growing areas are in the South-West, especially the Swan Coastal Plain from Gingin to Busselton, and around Manjimup and Albany.

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  • Beet cyst and eggs

    Beet cyst nematode in vegetables

    8 April 2014

    The beet cyst nematode is a pest that can cause significant yield loss to brassicas and some other vegetable crops.

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    3Phase fertiliser program for broccoli on sandy soils

    7 November 2013

    The life of the broccoli crop is considered in three phases — establishment, rapid growth and maturation — and each phase has specific fertiliser requirements.

  • Fresh market potatoes growing on coastal sands

    Phosphorus management of potatoes on sands

    28 October 2013

    Phosphorus fertiliser application to potato crops should aim to maximise profits and also minimise the overuse of phosphorus to reduce environmental impacts and health risks.

  • Light brown irregular shaped tubers of Jerusalem artichokes

    Growing Jerusalem artichokes in Western Australia

    8 October 2013

    The Jerusalem artichoke is a vegetable that is propagated from tubers and requires around 140 frost-free days to produce a good crop. It is normally available in autumn after planting in spring.

  • Celery displayed for sale

    Growing celery in Western Australia

    4 October 2013

    Celery is one of the highest yielding vegetable crops in Western Australia and is usually grown from transplants produced by specialist seedling nurseries.

  • Water chestnuts

    Chinese water chestnuts in Western Australia

    4 October 2013

    Chinese water chestnuts are a potential small crop for specialised markets for growers in warm temperate regions.

  • Brussels sprouts displayed for sale

    Growing Brussels sprouts in Western Australia

    3 October 2013

    Brussels sprouts are the most cold tolerant of the brassica crops. They should be grown in well-drained soil and fertilised regularly.

  • Leeks displayed for sale

    Growing leeks in Western Australia

    3 October 2013

    Leeks will grow on a range of soil types and grow best with temperatures between 15 and 25°C. They generally take 21 to 30 weeks to reach maturity from transplanting.

  • Carrots grown in nematode infected soil with (left) and without Telone treatment

    Chemical control of nematodes in carrots

    18 October 2013

    Telone® (1,3 dichloropropene) and Telone C35® (1,3 dichloropropene+chloropicrin) have been effective in controlling nematodes in field trials in Western Australia and should b

  • Carrot harvest

    Carrots in Western Australia

    14 October 2013

    Fresh, safe, quality-assured Western Australian carrots are delivered fresh to local, interstate and international markets from year-round production.

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