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Amy and Ben Houston of Southern Fields
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What we grow / Vegetables / Leafy greens
Tasmania’s cool temperate climate and reliable access to clean water supports the production of a broad range of salad and leafy greens which are full of flavour and have good shelf life.
Tasmania produces 10% of the national volume which is worth some $71 million.
Primarily grown in the South East with some also grown in the Central North West.
Tasmania grows salad greens year round, which are harvested every 12 weeks throughout the year.
Trade data
Main harvest season
September–June
Main types
green and red leaf lettuce, Napa cabbage, Iceberg, Romaine, Escarole, Butter or Boston lettuce, baby spinach, chicory, and cos lettuce
Key markets
- Local (yes)
- Domestic (yes)
- Export (no)
Total production volume of Tasmanian leafy greens 2022/23
7,251MT
Estimated value of Tasmanian leafy greens production (AUD)
$71M
Trade data source Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2022/23
Pest Free Area status
Being a remote island surrounded by water and aided by a robust biosecurity system, Tasmania remains free from many plant-related pests and diseases. This freedom means our produce can be exported with minimal, if any, phytosanitary treatment.
Major growing regions around the island
Tasmanian leafy greens are grown predominantly in the Central North West and South East regions of the state.
Import pathways for lettuce from Tasmania
Tasmania’s relative pest free status offers trade opportunities for importing countries seeking access to Tasmanian grown produce.
This information is extracted from the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry’s Manual of Importing Country Requirements which is frequently updated. Please validate this information before proceeding further.
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Open without restriction
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Singapore
The importing country has no phytosanitary restrictions for entry into the market.
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Open with preferential conditions
- China
- European Union
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Vietnam
Open to Tasmania, without requiring any phytosanitary treatment.
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No existing pathway
- Cambodia
- India
- United States
No arrangements have been developed to make trade between the two countries possible, or trade is currently not allowed.
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