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Planting in April for Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer regions

Broad beans
(also Fava bean) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from August
Broccoli Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
Brussels sprouts Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from August
Cabbage 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 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
Chives
(also Garden chives) 		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
Mint
(also Garden mint) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July
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
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 		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 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
Strawberries (from seeds) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from 12 months
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

Planting in May

Beetroot
(also Beets) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Borage
(also Burrage, Bugloss) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Broccoli Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Brussels sprouts Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Burdock
(also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from October
Cabbage Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Carrot Plant in garden. Harvest from September
Chicory
(also Witloof, Belgian endive) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from October
Chives
(also Garden chives) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Climbing beans
(also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Cucumber Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Dill Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Dwarf beans
(also French beans, Bush beans) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Endive Plant in garden. Harvest from August
French tarragon Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Garlic Plant in garden. Harvest from October
Horseradish Plant in garden. Harvest from October
Jerusalem Artichokes
(also Sunchoke) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from October
Kale
(also Borecole) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Kohlrabi Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Lemon Balm
(also Sweet balm, Bee balm (USA)) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Lettuce Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Marrow Plant out (transplant) seedlings. Harvest from August
Mint
(also Garden mint) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from June
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from June
NZ Spinach
(also Warrigal greens) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Onion Plant out (transplant) seedlings. Harvest from August
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) 		Plant out (transplant) seedlings. Harvest from June
Pak Choy Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Parsnip Plant in garden. Harvest from October
Peas Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Potato Plant in garden. Harvest from October
Pumpkin Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Radish Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Rhubarb Plant in garden. Harvest from 12 months
Rocket
(also Arugula/Rucola) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Rosemary Plant out (transplant) seedlings. Harvest from September
Sage
(also Common Sage) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from 18 months
Shallots
(also Eschalots) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Snow Peas
(also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from September
Spinach
(also English spinach) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) 		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 August
Strawberry Plants Plant in garden. Harvest from September
Summer savory
(also 'Bean Herb') 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Sunflower Plant in garden. Harvest from August
Swedes
(also Rutabagas) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Sweet corn
(also maize) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from September
Sweet Marjoram
(also Knotted marjoram) 		Plant out (transplant) seedlings. Harvest from July
Thyme
(also Common thyme) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from April
Tomatillo Plant out (transplant) seedlings. Harvest from July
Tomato Plant out (transplant) seedlings. Harvest from July
Turnip Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Watermelon Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from August
Winter Savory
(also Savory) 		Plant in garden. Harvest from July
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) 		Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Harvest from July

See planting calendar for these countries and climate zones

Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate,   Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate,   Canada - Zone 7a Mild Temperate,   Canada - Zone 6b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer,   Canada - Zone 2a Sub-Arctic,   Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic  

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