Aquaponics makes it easy to grow fresh food year-round. This guide lists the best vegetables for aquaponics in Australia and the herbs that suit each climate zone—tropics, temperate and arid—with simple seasonal rotation tips.
Best Vegetables: Lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, Asian greens
Best Herbs: Basil, mint, coriander (cooler months)
Seasonal Rotation Tip: In the wet season, prioritise fast-growing leafy greens to avoid heat/humidity stress. In the dry season, introduce fruiting crops like tomatoes and chillies.