Artichokes (Globe) | Sow seed |
Asparagus | Plant crowns |
Beetroot (also Beets) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Broad Beans (also Fava bean) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Broccoli | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Cabbage | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Carrot | Sow seed |
Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Chives (also Garden chives) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Dill | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Endive | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Garlic | Plant cloves |
Horseradish | Plant crowns |
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) | Plant tubers |
Kale (also Borecole) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Kohlrabi | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Lemon Balm (also Sweet balm, ) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Lettuce | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Mint (also Garden mint) | Sow seed |
Mustard greens (also gai choy) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Onion | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Pak Choy (also Pak choi) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Parsnip | Sow seed |
Peas | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Radish | Sow seed |
Rutabaga (also Swedes) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Sage (also Common Sage) | Sow seed |
Savory - winter savory (also Savory) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Spinach (also English spinach) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Strawberry Plants | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Thyme (also Common thyme) | Sow seed |
Tomatillo | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Turnip | Sow seed |
Angelica | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Artichokes (Globe) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Asparagus | Plant crowns |
Beetroot (also Beets) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Broad Beans (also Fava bean) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Broccoli | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Carrot | Sow seed |
Celeriac | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Celery | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Chives (also Garden chives) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Dill | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Endive | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
French tarragon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Horseradish | Plant crowns |
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) | Plant tubers |
Kale (also Borecole) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Leeks | Sow seed |
Lemon Balm (also Sweet balm, ) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Lettuce | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Mint (also Garden mint) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Mizuna (also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Mustard greens (also gai choy) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Onion | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Pak Choy (also Pak choi) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Parsnip | Sow seed |
Peas | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Radish | Sow seed |
Rhubarb | Plant crowns |
Rosemary | Sow seed |
Rutabaga (also Swedes) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Sage (also Common Sage) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Spinach (also English spinach) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Sweet Marjoram (also Knotted marjoram) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Thyme (also Common thyme) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Tomatillo | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Turnip | Sow seed |
This planting guide is a general reference intended for home gardeners. We recommend that you take into account your local conditions in making planting decisions. Gardenate is not a farming or commercial advisory service. For specific advice, please contact your local plant suppliers, gardening groups, or agricultural department.
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