Artichokes (Globe) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Asparagus | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Basil | Sow seed |
Beans - dwarf (also French beans, Bush beans) | Sow seed |
Broccoli | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Brussels sprouts | Sow seed |
Cabbage | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Cardoon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Carrot | Sow seed |
Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) | Plant tubers |
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Kohlrabi | Sow seed |
Leeks | Sow seed |
Lettuce | Sow seed |
Mint (also Garden mint) | Sow seed |
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) | Sow seed |
Onion | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Parsnip | Sow seed |
Potato | Plant seed potatoes |
Rosemary | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Rutabaga (also Swedes) | Sow seed |
Sage (also Common Sage) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) | Sow seed |
Spinach (also English spinach) | Sow seed |
Sunflower | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Sweet Potato (also Kumara) | Plant crowns |
Turnip | Sow seed |
Watermelon | Sow seed |
Artichokes (Globe) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Basil | Sow seed |
Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) | Sow seed |
Beetroot (also Beets) | Sow seed |
Broccoli | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Brussels sprouts | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Cabbage | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Cardoon | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Carrot | Sow seed |
Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Celeriac | Sow seed |
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) | Sow seed |
Choko/Chayote (also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) | Plant tubers |
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Endive | Sow seed |
Garlic | Plant cloves |
Kohlrabi | Sow seed |
Mint (also Garden mint) | Sow seed |
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) | Sow seed |
Onion | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) | Sow seed |
Parsnip | Sow seed |
Potato | Plant seed potatoes |
Radish | Sow seed |
Rosemary | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Rutabaga (also Swedes) | Sow seed |
Sage (also Common Sage) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Spinach (also English spinach) | Sow seed |
Spring onions (also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) | Sow seed |
Sunflower | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Turnip | Sow seed |
Watermelon | 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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