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planting guide
PLANT CLIMATE ZONE
September October November December January February About this guide:
Artichoke This is a general guide only. Planting times can
vary within climatic zones and are affected by
Asian greens
specific local conditions. If you experience
Asparagus crowns
variations to what is recommended, make a note
Basil for following years in the space provided. In
Bean: French/Climb general, seeds should be sown at the beginning to
Bean: Snake the middle of the planting season so they have
Beetroot time to establish. The end of the season is usually
Broccoli more suitable for planting seedlings.
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Capsicum/Chilli
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery/Celeriac
Chicory/Radicchio
Chives
Choko
Coriander
Cucumber
Daikon
Dill
Eggplant
Endive
English spinach
Fennel/Florence
Garlic
Ginger
Herbs/Mediterranean* WARM SEASON
Jerusalem artchoke
GROWING
Kale Plant yourself a veritable feast of corn,
Kohlrabi squash, tomatoes and greens with
Leek follow-up sowings to spread your
Lettuce harvest throughout the warm season.
Melon Things heat up early in tropical, subtropical
Mint and arid zones, so don’t delay when
Okra planting your warm season favourites. Be
Onion prepared to shade sensitive crops on hot
days and, from mid-season onwards, focus
Parsley
on planting heat-lovers such as corn, okra,
Parsnip sweet potato and snake bean. You can still
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Potato cool temperate areas, and it’s a great time
Pumpkin for potato, tomato, basil and parsnip. With
Radish a little shade, you will extend your
Rocket/Arugula coriander harvest into summer.
Rosella
Silverbeet
Snow pea
Spring onion
Strawberry plants
Swede
Sweet corn
Sweet potato
Taro/Coco yam
Tomato
Turnip
Zucchini/Squash
* Mediterranean herbs include rosemary, sage, thyme, winter savory, marjoram and oregano

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