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Asparagus |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Basil |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Beetroot (also Beets) |
Sow seed |
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Broccoli |
Sow seed |
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Brussels sprouts |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Cabbage |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Carrot |
Sow seed |
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Cauliflower |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Celeriac |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Celery |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Chives (also Garden chives) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) |
Sow seed |
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Eggplant (also Aubergine) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Endive |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Fennel (also Bronze fennel) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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French tarragon |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Horseradish |
Plant crowns |
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Kale (also Borecole) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
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Leeks |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Lettuce |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Marrow |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Mizuna (also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Sow seed |
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Mustard greens (also gai choy) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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NZ Spinach (also Warrigal greens) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Onion |
Sow seed |
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Oregano (also Pot Marjoram) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Pak Choy (also Pak choi) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Peas |
Sow seed |
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Pumpkin |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Radish |
Sow seed |
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Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Savory - winter savory (also Savory) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Shallots (also Eschalots) |
Sow seed |
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Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) |
Sow seed |
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Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) |
Sow seed |
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Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Strawberries (from seeds) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Thyme (also Common thyme) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Tomatillo |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Tomato |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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Turnip |
Sow seed |
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Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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