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Planting in February for USA - Zone 5a regions

Broccoli Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Cauliflower Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Celery Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Eggplant
(also Aubergine) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Globe artichokes Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from January
Kale
(also Borecole) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Leeks Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Lettuce Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Mint
(also Garden mint) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Onion Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from September
Pumpkin Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Strawberries (from seeds) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from 12 months

Planting in March

Asparagus Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from 24 months
Basil Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Beetroot
(also Beets) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from June
Broccoli Plant in garden. Harvest from June
Brussels sprouts Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Cabbage Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Cape Gooseberry
(also Golden Berry, ) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Carrot Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Cauliflower Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from August
Celeriac Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Celery Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from August
Chicory
(also Witloof, Belgian endive) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from August
Chilli
(also Hot peppers) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Chives
(also Garden chives) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from May
Eggplant
(also Aubergine) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Endive Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Fennel
(also Bronze fennel) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Florence Fennel
(also Finocchio) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
French tarragon Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Horseradish Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Kale
(also Borecole) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from May
Leeks Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Lettuce Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Marrow Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from May
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
NZ Spinach
(also Warrigal greens) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Okra
(also Ladyfinger, gumbo) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Onion Plant in garden. Harvest from October
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Pak Choy Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Peas Plant in garden. Harvest from June
Pumpkin Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Radish Plant in garden. Harvest from May
Rocket
(also Arugula/Rucola) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Rockmelon
(also Canteloupe) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Shallots
(also Eschalots) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from June
Snow Peas
(also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Squash
(also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Strawberries (from seeds) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from 12 months
Thyme
(also Common thyme) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from February
Tomatillo Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Tomato Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Turnip Plant in garden. Harvest from May
Winter Savory
(also Savory) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May

See planting calendar for these countries and climate zones

USA - Zone 2a,   USA - Zone 2b,   USA - Zone 3a,   USA - Zone 3b,   USA - Zone 4a,   USA - Zone 4b,   USA - Zone 5a,   USA - Zone 5b,   USA - Zone 6a,   USA - Zone 6b,   USA - Zone 7a,   USA - Zone 7b,   USA - Zone 8b,   USA - Zone 8a,   USA - Zone 9a,   USA - Zone 9b,   USA - Zone 10a,   USA - Zone 10b,   USA - Zone 11a,   USA - Zone 11b,   USA - Zone 12a,   USA - Zone 12b,   USA - Zone 13a,   USA - Zone 13b  

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