Horticulture

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works closely with all sections of the industry supply chain from paddock to plate.

Western Australia grows a diverse range of top-quality horticultural crops from the Ord River Irrigation Area in the north, to the Gascoyne River at Carnarvon, the coastal sands near Perth and throughout the cooler south-west region.

Crops include tropical and temperate fruits, delicious vegetables and outstanding table wines. WA also leads the country in flower exports, mostly from our unique native flora.

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Articles

Measuring delivery of drip irrigation systems

4 October 2013

An efficient irrigator uses a systematic approach to ensure the irrigation system is delivering water evenly, that schedules meet plant demand, and fine-tunes irrigations to suit the soil and crop
Growing garlic in Western Australia

10 October 2013

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of the Alliaceae plant family and is closely related to onions, shallots, chives and leeks.
Potting mixes

9 January 2014

This page describes the characteristics of a good potting mix and outlines some of the common ingredients, as well as detailing simple tests for aeration and water-holding capacity.
Applying nutrients to vegetables via irrigation

9 April 2014

Over-application of fertiliser nutrients can cause growth and quality problems in vegetable crops.
Making a difference in farm biosecurity - educational package

18 February 2015

This farm biosecurity educational package developed for upper secondary agricultural students consists of a suite of lesson plans with case studies and activities. The content aims to help students
Growing witlof in Western Australia

3 October 2013

The production of chicons or witlof ('white leaf') chicory is a major industry in many European countries but it is an expensive vegetable to grow as it is a two-stage crop, requiring 'forcing' for
Growing silverbeet in Western Australia

19 June 2014

Silverbeet is grown throughout the year in the Perth Metropolitan Area. It has dark green leaves and stems that can be white, pink, orange, red or yellow.
Mixed storage of fruits and vegetables

7 April 2014

When different fruits and vegetables are stored together, one foodstuff may be tainted by odours given off by another.
Storage of fresh fruit and vegetables

9 April 2014

The storage life of fresh fruit and vegetables varies with type, variety and pre-harvest conditions.
Carrot virus Y

5 May 2014

Carrot virus Y has been found in carrot crops throughout Australia.