Planting in May for New Zealand - sub-tropical regions
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Beetroot
(also Beets) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Broad beans
(also Fava bean) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Broccoli | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
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Burdock
(also Gobo (Japanese Burdock)) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Cabbage | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from September |
| Celeriac | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
| Celery | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from September |
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Chicory
(also Witloof, Belgian endive) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
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Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
| Endive | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Florence Fennel
(also Finocchio) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Garlic | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
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Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
| Kohlrabi | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Onion | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
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Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Pak Choy | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Parsnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Rocket
(also Arugula/Rucola) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
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Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Snow Peas
(also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
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Swedes
(also Rutabagas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Taro
(also Dasheen, cocoyam) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from January |
| Turnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
Planting in June
|
Beetroot
(also Beets) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Cabbage | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from October |
| Celeriac | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from September |
| Celery | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from October |
|
Chicory
(also Witloof, Belgian endive) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
| Endive | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Garlic | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
| Kohlrabi | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Onion | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from January |
| Pak Choy | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Parsnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Rocket
(also Arugula/Rucola) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
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 |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
| Strawberry Plants | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Taro
(also Dasheen, cocoyam) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from February |
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