Planting in August for Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate regions
| Angelica | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 18 months |
| Basil | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
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Beetroot
(also Beets) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Broccoli | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Cabbage | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
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Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from October |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
| Cauliflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from January |
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Chicory
(also Witloof, Belgian endive) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from January |
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Chilli
(also Hot peppers) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from October |
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Chinese cabbage
(also Wong bok, wong nga pak) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
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Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
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Climbing beans
(also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
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Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
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Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
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Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Cucumber | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
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Daikon
(also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Dill | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Dwarf beans
(also French beans, Bush beans) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Endive | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Horseradish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from January |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Kohlrabi | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Lemon Balm
(also Sweet balm, Bee balm (USA)) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Mint
(also Garden mint) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Parsnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from January |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Potato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from January |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
|
Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Snow Peas
(also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
|
Spinach
(also English spinach) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
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Squash
(also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from October |
|
Swedes
(also Rutabagas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Sweet corn
(also maize) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from October |
Planting in September
| Angelica | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 18 months |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from January |
|
Chicory
(also Witloof, Belgian endive) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from February |
|
Chinese cabbage
(also Wong bok, wong nga pak) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from November |
|
Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
|
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
|
Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Dill | Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
| Endive | Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
| Garlic | Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
| Horseradish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from February |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
|
Mint
(also Garden mint) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
|
Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Pak Choy | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Potato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from February |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Rocket
(also Arugula/Rucola) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
|
Snow Peas
(also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
|
Spinach
(also English spinach) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
|
Swedes
(also Rutabagas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
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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
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