Planting in May for New Zealand - temperate regions
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Broad beans
(also Fava bean) |
Will need supports if windy weather | Harvest from September |
| Brussels sprouts | keep well watered | Harvest from August |
| Cabbage | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from September |
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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 |
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Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Garlic | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
| Kohlrabi | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Leeks | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | 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 |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Onion | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
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 |
| 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 |
|
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 |
| Turnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
Planting in June
|
Broad beans
(also Fava bean) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Cabbage | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
| Garlic | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
| 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 |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
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 |
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Recent comments/tips
This is normal. They can often be in the ground for up to a year. One to avoid if space is limited. Or if you are impatient!
for Leeks
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