Rocket

The most commonly grown is annual rocket (Eruca sativa), which grows easily from seed, and if allowed to go to seed will self-sow every year. You might also call this plant arugula.

Spinach

Not to be confused with silverbeet, Spinach oleracea  (aka English spinach) is quick-growing and yields sweet, tender leaves.

Broad beans

There’s no waste with this plant as they are able to harvest nitrogen from the air, so when finished dig plants and roots back into the soil.

Radish

There aren’t many vegies that can be planted pretty much all year round in most climates, but the radish is one. Fast growing with delicious colourful bulbs, the leaves can also be eaten.

Cucumbers

Grow cucumber vines vertically, on a frame or trellis, to minimise ground space while getting bumper returns.

Eggplant

Buying eggplant seedlings will speed up the process dramatically, especially for cooler climate gardeners with a short growing season.

Asian greens

Quick and easy to grow, Asian greens are compact plants will thrive in pots or planters on sunny balconies and verandahs.

Zucchini / squash

 Zucchini and squash vines can be trained to grow vertically to save space.