Planting in May for Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic regions
| Brussels sprouts | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from September |
| Cabbage | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
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 August |
|
Chinese cabbage
(also Wong bok, wong nga pak) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Cucumber | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Lettuce | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Mint
(also Garden mint) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Pak Choy | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Pumpkin | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
|
Squash
(also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Sunflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Swedes
(also Rutabagas) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Turnip | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
|
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
Planting in June
|
Beetroot
(also Beets) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Broad beans
(also Fava bean) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Brussels sprouts | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Cabbage | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Chilli
(also Hot peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Chinese cabbage
(also Wong bok, wong nga pak) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
|
Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
|
Climbing beans
(also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Cucumber | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Dill | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Dwarf beans
(also French beans, Bush beans) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Kohlrabi | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Mint
(also Garden mint) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
|
Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
| Onion | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from September |
|
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Pak Choy | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
|
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Parsnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Potato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Pumpkin | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Rhubarb | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Rocket
(also Arugula/Rucola) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Rockmelon
(also Canteloupe) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Snow Peas
(also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Spinach
(also English spinach) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
|
Squash
(also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from June |
| Strawberry Plants | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Summer savory
(also 'Bean Herb') |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Swedes
(also Rutabagas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Sweet corn
(also maize) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Tomato | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
| Turnip | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
|
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
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