Cucumbers Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Overview of Cucumbers It is generally agreed that cucumbers originated in India and have been under cultivation for at least 3000 years. From India, the plant was introduced into China and then into the West. Both the Greeks and the Romans knew and grew the cucumber. With the […]

Chillies Growth and Production in Australia (2020) The chilli pepper, also popularly known as chillies in Australia, originated in Mexico. Chilli peppers have been a part of the human diet in the Americas since at least 7500 BC. There is archaeological evidence at sites located in a tropical lowland area of southwestern Ecuador that chilli peppers […]

Celery Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Celery is one of the highest yielding vegetable crops in Western Australia and is usually grown from transplants produced by specialist seedling nurseries. It is a shallow-rooted crop with high fertiliser and moisture requirements. At times, many people develop skin allergies to celery. This is why rubber gloves […]

Cauliflowers Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Cauliflowers are best planted in autumn and early winter to enable the flowering heads or curds to ripen in cold weather. They need a steady supply of food and water to develop good heads. As the head grows, wrap the large outer leaves around it to protect it from […]

Carrots Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Carrots first came to Australia in 1788 with the First Fleet. Convicts planted ‘Long Orange’ carrots on Norfolk Island just two weeks after their arrival and gathered in their first harvest in October of that year. This vegetable was identified as the fifth most valuable crop in Australia […]

Capsicum Production in Australia (2020) Overview Capsicums, also known as bell peppers, are grown in almost all states of Australia due to their popularity. However, the majority of the production occurs in the outdoors of Queensland. Nonetheless, capsicums are also being grown all year-round in high tech greenhouses in the southern states of Australia. Furthermore, […]

Cabbage Production in Australia (2021) One of the oldest vegetables that have originated from the eastern Mediterranean region is cabbage. Also a member of the brassica family, this vegetable is closely related to broccoli, brussels sprouts and cauliflowers. There are many variants of cabbages that are available in Australia but the most rampant of them […]

Almond Shipments Break Records in 2021 With two months still pending in the official horticultural year, Calfornia almond shipments have created a new record in 2021. This is a Herculean feat because of the trade issues and Covid 19 complications that plagued the global markets throughout this year. According to reports, the California industry has […]

Beetroot Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Overview Among all the vegetables consumed in Australia, beetroot is a vegetable that is regularly found in most households. However, even though the production rate has decreased over the last several years, the production continues in Queensland. In fact, a majority of the beetroot that is supplied is […]

Beans Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Overview Green beans, string beans, or snap beans are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, and of folic acid and fiber. They have similar nutritional benefits to snap peas and okra. Here are some key points about green beans. More detail and supporting information is […]

Artichokes Production and Growth in Australia (2020) Overview Australia is a nation where many vegetables are found in abundance. One of these vegetables can be identified as artichokes. In fact, an area where artichokes are majorly harvested is Victoria. Some of the other smaller states also produce artichokes but in lower quantities.   Moreover, the majority […]

Olives Growth and Production in Australia (2020) Overview Olives are a common fruit that is grown in all major states of Australia. However, the majority of production is grown in Victoria. Almost all of these fruits that are grown in Australia are for olive oil production. Both of these forms are popular in Australia. Since […]

Canned Fruit Production in Australia (2019) Canned Fruit Overview Canned fruit is a complete combination of fruits that belong to various categories. They are predominantly pineapples, peaches and pears. Moreover, the majority of this fruit is found within Australia within close proximity to the canning processors. Moreover, the Industry Council of Australia has been established […]

Dried Tree Fruits Production and Growth (2020) Introduction In order for fruits to become dried tree fruits, the water content needs to be completely eliminated from them. Another process that is followed is sun drying. Nevertheless, at times, dehydrators are used in order to extract the water content. These fruits are popular due to their […]

Prunes Production and Growth in 2020 Overview Plums that are grown for drying purposes are known as prunes. Hence, these are the byproducts of extremely dried plums. Prunes are a type of fruit that is extremely popular in Australia. Not only do prunes improve vision, but they also contain many qualities to improve declining heart […]

Dried Grapes Production and Growth in Australia (2020) Overview Raisins are a type of grape that has been dried for around three weeks. Grapes darken as they dry, which gives raisins their dark brown colour. A range of grape varieties is used to make raisins. The size, taste and colour depend on the type of […]

Table Grapes Production and Growth in Australia (2020) Introduction Table grapes are popular all throughout Australia. Because of this, they are grown across all states in the nation. Due to the labour shortage situation amidst the pandemic, Victorian producers are forced to admit that the upcoming season may be tumultuous due to the weather change […]

Plums Production and Growth in Australia (2020) Overview The majority of plums that are produced in Australia are grown in the southern states. Nevertheless, these plums are predominantly produced in Victoria. Over the years, plums have become extremely popular with Australian citizens. Varieties In Australia, plums are classified as either Japanese or European varieties. The […]

Nectarines Production and Growth (2020) Overview Nectarines are classified as a variant of peach that has smooth-textured skin. Experts believe that they originated in China more than 2000 years ago. They are either eaten while they are firm or soft. Usually, when this fruit becomes soft it is because it has ripened. This fruit is […]

Apricots Production and Growth in Australia (2020) Overview Apricots are a type of fruit that has gained a lot of popularity in Australia over the years. Not only are they a good source of vitamins A and C, but they also aid the body to repair any damaged tissues. Moreover, apricots are extremely rich in […]