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Planting in March for Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer regions

Asparagus Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from 24 months
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
Globe artichokes 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
Pumpkin 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
Shallots
(also Eschalots)
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Swedes
(also Rutabagas)
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Turnip Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from May

Planting in April

Broad beans
(also Fava bean)
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from August
Brussels sprouts 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 July
Cauliflower Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from September
Chilli
(also Hot peppers)
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale)
Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Cucumber 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 August
Kale
(also Borecole)
Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Leeks Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from August
Lettuce Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Luffa
(also Loofah, plant sponge)
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 June
Mustard greens
(also gai choy)
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Onion Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from August
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram)
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Pak Choy Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Pumpkin Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from August
Shallots
(also Eschalots)
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 July
Squash
(also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash)
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Swedes
(also Rutabagas)
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Sweet Marjoram
(also Knotted marjoram)
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Tomato Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Turnip Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash)
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from June

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