Angelica | Sow seed |
Asparagus Pea (also Winged pea) | Sow seed |
Basil | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. Plant out after frosts finish |
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 |
Cabbage | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) | Sow seed |
Carrot | Sow seed |
Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Celeriac | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Celery | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Chives (also Garden chives) | Sow seed |
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Sow seed |
Cucumber | Sow seed |
Dill | Sow seed |
Eggplant (also Aubergine) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Fennel (also Bronze fennel) | Sow seed |
Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) | Sow seed |
Kale (also Borecole) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Kohlrabi | Sow seed |
Leeks | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Lemon Balm (also Sweet balm, ) | Sow seed |
Lettuce | 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. start under cover |
Mint (also Garden mint) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Mizuna (also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) | Sow seed |
NZ Spinach (also Warrigal greens) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Onion | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) | Sow seed |
Parsnip | Sow seed |
Potato | Plant seed potatoes |
Radish | Sow seed |
Rhubarb | Plant crowns |
Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) | Sow seed |
Rosemary | Sow seed |
Rutabaga (also Swedes) | Sow seed |
Sage (also Common Sage) | 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 |
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 |
Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Sweet corn (also corn,maize) | Sow seed |
Sweet Marjoram (also Knotted marjoram) | 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 |
Yam/Oca (also Oka) | Plant tubers |
Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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 |
Broccoli | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Cardoon | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Carrot | Sow seed |
Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Celeriac | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Celery | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) | Sow seed |
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) | Sow seed |
Chives (also Garden chives) | Sow seed |
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Sow seed |
Cucumber | Sow seed |
Endive | Sow seed |
Fennel (also Bronze fennel) | Sow seed |
Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) | Sow seed |
French tarragon | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Kale (also Borecole) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Kohlrabi | Sow seed |
Leeks | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Lettuce | Sow seed |
Marrow | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Mizuna (also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) | Sow seed |
NZ Spinach (also Warrigal greens) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Onion | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Oregano (also Pot Marjoram) | Sow seed |
Pak Choy (also Pak choi) | Sow seed |
Radish | Sow seed |
Rhubarb | Plant crowns |
Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) | Sow seed |
Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Rosemary | Sow seed |
Savory - summer savory (also 'Bean Herb') | Sow seed |
Savory - winter savory (also Savory) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Sweet Marjoram (also Knotted marjoram) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Thyme (also Common thyme) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
Tomatillo | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
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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