| Amaranth (also Love-lies-bleeding) | Sow seed | 
| Artichokes (Globe) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 
| Basil | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Beans - dwarf (also French beans, Bush beans) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Beetroot (also Beets) | Sow seed | 
| Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) | Sow seed | 
| Broccoli | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 
| Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Carrot | Sow seed | 
| Cauliflower | Sow seed | 
| Celeriac | 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 | 
| Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Eggplant (also Aubergine) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Endive | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Fennel (also Bronze fennel) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Kale (also Borecole) | Sow seed | 
| Kohlrabi | Sow seed | 
| Leeks | Sow seed | 
| Marrow | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Mizuna (also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) | Sow seed | 
| NZ Spinach (also Warrigal greens) | Sow seed | 
| Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Oregano (also Pot Marjoram) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Pak Choy (also Pak choi) | Sow seed | 
| Peas | Sow seed | 
| Potato | Plant seed potatoes | 
| Radish | Sow seed | 
| Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Rosella (also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) | 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 | 
| Rutabaga (also Swedes) | Sow seed | 
| Shallots (also Eschalots) | Sow seed | 
| Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) | Sow seed | 
| Spinach (also English spinach) | Sow seed | 
| Spring onions (also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) | Sow seed | 
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Sunflower | Sow seed | 
| Sweet Marjoram (also Knotted marjoram) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Thyme (also Common thyme) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Tomato | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Turnip | Sow seed | 
| Amaranth (also Love-lies-bleeding) | Sow seed | 
| Basil | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Beans - dwarf (also French beans, Bush beans) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Beetroot (also Beets) | Sow seed | 
| Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) | Sow seed | 
| Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Cardoon | Sow seed | 
| Carrot | Sow seed | 
| Celeriac | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) | Sow seed | 
| Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Sow seed | 
| Cucumber | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Daikon (also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) | Sow seed | 
| Dill | Sow seed | 
| Eggplant (also Aubergine) | Sow seed | 
| Endive | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Fennel (also Bronze fennel) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| French tarragon | Plant out (transplant) seedlings | 
| Ginger | Plant root | 
| Kohlrabi | Sow seed | 
| Lettuce | Sow seed | 
| Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Marrow | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Mustard greens (also gai choy) | Sow seed | 
| Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) | Sow seed | 
| Oregano (also Pot Marjoram) | Sow seed | 
| Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Peas | Sow seed | 
| Potato | Plant seed potatoes | 
| Pumpkin | Sow seed | 
| Radish | Sow seed | 
| Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Rosemary | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Savory - summer savory (also 'Bean Herb') | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Shallots (also Eschalots) | Sow seed | 
| Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) | Sow seed | 
| Spinach (also English spinach) | Sow seed | 
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Sunflower | Sow seed | 
| Sweet corn (also corn,maize) | Sow seed | 
| Sweet Marjoram (also Knotted marjoram) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Sweet Potato (also Kumara) | Plant crowns | 
| Thyme (also Common thyme) | Sow seed | 
| Tomatillo | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed | 
| Tomato | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks | 
| Turnip | Sow seed | 
| Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) | 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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