Artichokes (Globe) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Asparagus | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Basil | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Beetroot (also Beets) | Sow seed |
Broccoli | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Cabbage | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Carrot | Sow seed |
Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Chives (also Garden chives) | 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 |
Cucumber | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Eggplant (also Aubergine) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Endive | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
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 |
French tarragon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Garlic | Plant cloves |
Horseradish | Plant crowns |
Kale (also Borecole) | Sow seed |
Kohlrabi | Sow seed |
Leeks | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Lettuce | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Marrow | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Mizuna (also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) | Sow seed |
Mustard greens (also gai choy) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Onion | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or 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 |
Shallots (also Eschalots) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) | 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 |
Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) | 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 |
Watermelon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Yam/Oca (also Oka) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Basil | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) | Sow seed |
Beans - dwarf (also French beans, Bush beans) | Sow seed |
Beetroot (also Beets) | Sow seed |
Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) | Sow seed |
Broad Beans (also Fava bean) | Sow seed |
Brussels sprouts | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Cabbage | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or 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 | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Carrot | Sow seed |
Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Celeriac | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Celery | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Chives (also Garden chives) | Sow seed |
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) | Sow seed |
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Sow seed |
Cucumber | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Dill | Sow seed |
Eggplant (also Aubergine) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or 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 |
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) | Plant tubers |
Kale (also Borecole) | Sow seed |
Kohlrabi | Sow seed |
Leeks | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Lemon Balm (also Sweet balm, ) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Lettuce | Sow seed |
Marrow | Sow seed |
Mint (also Garden mint) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Mustard greens (also gai choy) | Sow seed |
NZ Spinach (also Warrigal greens) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) | Sow seed |
Pak Choy (also Pak choi) | Sow seed |
Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) | Sow seed |
Parsnip | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Peas | Sow seed |
Potato | Plant seed potatoes |
Pumpkin | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Radish | Sow seed |
Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Rosemary | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) | Sow seed |
Savory - summer savory (also 'Bean Herb') | Sow seed |
Shallots (also Eschalots) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) | Sow seed |
Spinach (also English spinach) | Sow seed |
Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) | Sow seed |
Strawberries (from seeds) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Strawberry Plants | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Sunflower | Sow seed |
Sweet corn (also corn,maize) | Sow seed |
Thyme (also Common thyme) | Sow seed |
Tomatillo | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Tomato | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Watermelon | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Yam/Oca (also Oka) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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.
The information on this site is presented in good faith, but we take no responsibility as to the accuracy of the information provided.
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