Planting in March for USA - Zone 8a regions
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Amaranth
(also Love-lies-bleeding) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Artichokes (Globe) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from February |
| Asparagus | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 24 months |
| Basil | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Beans - dwarf
(also French beans, Bush beans) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
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Beetroot
(also Beets) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Borage
(also Burrage, Bugloss) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Broccoli | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Cabbage | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
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Cape Gooseberry
(also Golden Berry, ) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Cardoon | Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Cauliflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Celeriac | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Celery | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
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Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
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Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
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Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
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Cowpeas
(also Black eye peas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Cucumber | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Daikon
(also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Eggplant
(also Aubergine) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Endive | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Fennel
(also Bronze fennel) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from June |
|
Florence Fennel
(also Finocchio) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from June |
| French tarragon | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Garlic | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Jerusalem Artichokes
(also Sunchoke) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Kohlrabi | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Leeks | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Lemon Balm
(also Sweet balm, Bee balm (USA)) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
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Luffa
(also Loofah, plant sponge) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Marrow | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
NZ Spinach
(also Warrigal greens) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
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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 |
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Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
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Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Parsnip | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| 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 |
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Rockmelon
(also Canteloupe) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Rosemary | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Savory - summer savory
(also 'Bean Herb') |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Savory - winter savory
(also Savory) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
|
Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
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Spinach
(also English spinach) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
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Squash
(also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Sunflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Sweet corn
(also maize) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Sweet Marjoram
(also Knotted marjoram) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Thyme
(also Common thyme) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from February |
| Tomatillo | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Tomato | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from May |
| Turnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Watermelon | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Yacon
(also Sunroot) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Yam/Oka
(also Oca) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
Planting in April
|
Amaranth
(also Love-lies-bleeding) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Asparagus Pea
(also Winged bean) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Basil | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Beans - climbing
(also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Beans - dwarf
(also French beans, Bush beans) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Brussels sprouts | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Cape Gooseberry
(also Golden Berry, ) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Celeriac | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Celery | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Chilli peppers
(also Hot peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Cowpeas
(also Black eye peas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Cucumber | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Dill | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Endive | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Fennel
(also Bronze fennel) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Florence Fennel
(also Finocchio) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Horseradish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Leeks | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Luffa
(also Loofah, plant sponge) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Marrow | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Mint
(also Garden mint) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
NZ Spinach
(also Warrigal greens) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Okra
(also Ladyfinger, gumbo) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Parsnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Pumpkin | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Rockmelon
(also Canteloupe) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Rosemary | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Sage
(also Common Sage) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from 18 months |
|
Savory - summer savory
(also 'Bean Herb') |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Savory - winter savory
(also Savory) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
|
Squash
(also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 12 months |
| Strawberry Plants | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Sunflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Sweet corn
(also maize) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Sweet Potato/Kumara | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Thyme
(also Common thyme) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from February |
| Tomatillo | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Tomato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Watermelon | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
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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