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Cabbage Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Mint (also Garden mint) Sow seed
Parsnip Sow seed
Peas Sow seed
Shallots (also Eschalots) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) Sow seed

Planning for August

Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) Sow seed
Beetroot (also Beets) Sow seed
Cabbage Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
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) Sow seed
Carrot Sow seed
Celery 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
Endive Sow seed
Lemon Balm (also Sweet balm, ) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Lettuce Sow seed
Parsnip Sow seed
Peas Sow seed
Radish Sow seed
Rhubarb Plant crowns
Rutabaga (also Swedes) Sow seed
Sage (also Common Sage) Sow seed
Shallots (also Eschalots) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) Sow seed
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) Sow seed
Spinach (also English spinach) Sow seed
Strawberry Plants Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Tomato Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Turnip Sow seed

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Recent Comments

  • 01 Aug - Jordan
    I wouldn’t, as because they’re both of the Brassica genus: when plants of the same family or genus are placed together, they will compete for nutrients and will be at extra risk for the same pests...
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  • 27 Jul - Margaret
    Can I plant watermelon today. Im in zone 10A
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  • 26 Jul - Dtalmon
    Can we plant sunflower plant now and will they made thus winter here.
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  • 23 Jul - Jen
    Hello calling COOL CLIMATE growers..... YES interested in growing GINGER>>>>> INDOORS....Is there anyone that can give some tips from experience??? Last year have 1st time planted a couple of brok...
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  • 18 Jul - Rachel
    I've never had success with peas here, tho I would love advice on how to grow them here in 8b. Can't even find fresh peas to buy around here, and I miss them.
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  • 18 Jul - Ty Nelson
    I'm interested in growing Jerusalem artichokes in a raised bed. I was wondering if it matters when I plant them?
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  • 15 Jul - Russ
    What type of onion (chives/shallots etc.) self multiply?
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