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 | Sow seed |
Brussels sprouts | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Cabbage | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) | 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 |
Carrot | Sow seed |
Cauliflower | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Celeriac | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Celery | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) | 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 |
Chives (also Garden chives) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) | Sow seed |
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 |
French tarragon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Horseradish | Plant crowns |
Kale (also Borecole) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or 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 |
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) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
NZ Spinach (also Warrigal greens) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Onion | Sow seed |
Oregano (also Pot Marjoram) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Pak Choy (also Pak choi) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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 |
Pumpkin | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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 |
Savory - winter savory (also Savory) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Shallots (also Eschalots) | Sow seed |
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) | Sow seed |
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) | Sow seed |
Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Strawberries (from seeds) | 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 |
Tomatillo | 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 |
Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Artichokes (Globe) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Basil | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Beetroot (also Beets) | Sow seed |
Broccoli | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Cabbage | 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 |
Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) | Sow seed |
Chives (also Garden chives) | Sow seed |
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Sow seed |
Cowpeas (also Black eye peas, Southern peas) | Sow seed |
Cucumber | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Endive | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Fennel (also Bronze fennel) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
French tarragon | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Horseradish | Plant crowns |
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) | Plant tubers |
Kale (also Borecole) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or 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 | 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 |
Mint (also Garden mint) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Mustard greens (also gai choy) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Onion | Sow seed |
Oregano (also Pot Marjoram) | Sow seed |
Pak Choy (also Pak choi) | 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 |
Rhubarb | Plant crowns |
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 | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Sage (also Common Sage) | Sow seed |
Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) | Sow seed |
Savory - summer savory (also 'Bean Herb') | 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) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or 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) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Thyme (also Common thyme) | Sow seed |
Tomato | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Turnip | Sow seed |
Watermelon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Yam/Oca (also Oka) | Plant tubers |
Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or 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.
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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