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Planting in Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer regions

Planting in January - Gardenate

Nothing much to plant this month. You can read gardening books and plan the garden!

Planning for February

Asparagus Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) Sow seed
Eggplant (also Aubergine) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Kale (also Borecole) Sow seed
Leeks Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Lettuce Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Pumpkin Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Rosemary Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks

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Recent Comments

  • 24 Jan - Anonymous
    Any variety and a sunny position. Pots require a lot of looking after.
    in Amaranth
  • 24 Jan - Anonymous
    The guide here says plants seeds in March and plant out in May. Most veggies need plenty of sun.
    in Brussels sprouts
  • 24 Jan - Anonymous
    Check for bean fly grub in the stems. I dont grow beans in Autumn for that reason, grow mine in Spring
    in Beans - climbing
  • 24 Jan - Anonymous
    If in pots they need more regular fertilising, Go by the label.
    in Ginger
  • 24 Jan - Mssashi Ura
    I just discovered lots of curl grubs in ginger roots when I replanted them because they are not going well. Is there any method to prevent curl grubs? Neem oil works but is not suitable for edible...
    in Ginger
  • 24 Jan - Cheryl Driscoll
    Can you please advise where I can buy Jerusalem Artichoke and have it delivered to N.B. Thank you
    in Jerusalem Artichokes
  • 22 Jan - Bill Horn
    Living in Palm Springs. What variety of Amarthants should I try to grow. I have shaded North side or a VERY sunny West patio landscaping beds and patio......in ground or in pots? Help please. ...
    in Amaranth

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See planting calendar for these countries and climate zones

Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate,   Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate,   Canada - Zone 7a Mild Temperate,   Canada - Zone 6b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer,   Canada - Zone 2a Sub-Arctic,   Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic  

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