Planting in March for USA - Zone 5a regions
| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Planting in April
| Basil | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Beetroot
(also Beets) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Broccoli | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Cabbage | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Cardoon | Plant in garden. | Harvest from January |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Cauliflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Chicory
(also Witloof, Belgian endive) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Endive | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Fennel
(also Bronze fennel) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
|
Florence Fennel
(also Finocchio) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
| French tarragon | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Globe artichokes | Plant in garden. | Harvest from February |
| Horseradish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Jerusalem Artichokes
(also Sunchoke) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Kohlrabi | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Leeks | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Lemon Balm
(also Sweet balm, Bee balm (USA)) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Luffa
(also Loofah, plant sponge) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Marrow | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Mint
(also Garden mint) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Onion | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Pak Choy | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Potato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Rhubarb | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Rocket
(also Arugula/Rucola) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Rockmelon
(also Canteloupe) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Rosemary | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Sage
(also Common Sage) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from 18 months |
|
Salsify
(also Vegetable oyster) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
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 August |
|
Spinach
(also English spinach) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Summer savory
(also 'Bean Herb') |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Thyme
(also Common thyme) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from March |
| Turnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Winter Savory
(also Savory) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
|
Yam/Oka
(also Oca) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
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Where can l get asparagus plant
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Thanks for the tip. Natalie is definately a reliable supplier, got my seeds in less than a week. Highly recommended.
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how long do plants last ? tks steve
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Try A mixture of 2 teaspoons of epsom salts to 500ml of water it works a treat
for Chilli
Yes you are quiet correct I planted a Cape gooseberry for a friend who is a diabetic and she loves eating them straight from the bush. The Cape Gooseberry is queit hardy but does love a fair a...
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