| Basil | Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Cape Gooseberry
(also Golden Berry, ) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Chilli
(also Hot peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Chinese cabbage
(also Wong bok, wong nga pak) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from April |
|
Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Climbing beans
(also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from March |
| Cucumber | Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
| Dill | Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Dwarf beans
(also French beans, Bush beans) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Eggplant
(also Aubergine) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| French tarragon | Plant in garden. | Harvest from March |
|
Luffa
(also Loofah, plant sponge) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| Marrow | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
|
Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from March |
|
NZ Spinach
(also Warrigal greens) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from March |
|
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
| Potato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Pumpkin | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Rockmelon
(also Canteloupe) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Rosella
(also Queensland Jam Plant, Roselle) |
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 |
|
Summer savory
(also 'Bean Herb') |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from March |
| Sunflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Sweet Marjoram
(also Knotted marjoram) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
| Tomatillo | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from April |
| Tomato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
| Watermelon | Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from March |
|
Asparagus Pea
(also Winged bean) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Basil | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Chilli
(also Hot peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Chinese cabbage
(also Wong bok, wong nga pak) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Choko/Chayote
(also Chayote squash, christophene, chouchou, mirliton) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Climbing beans
(also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
| Cucumber | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Dwarf beans
(also French beans, Bush beans) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Eggplant
(also Aubergine) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Ginger | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Luffa
(also Loofah, plant sponge) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Marrow | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
|
Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Potato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Pumpkin | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
|
Summer savory
(also 'Bean Herb') |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
| Sunflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Sweet Potato/Kumara | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Tomatillo | Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
| Tomato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
|
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
This planting guide is a general reference intended for home gardeners. We recommend that you take into account your local conditions in making planting decisions. Gardenate is not a farming or commercial advisory service. For specific advice, please contact your local plant suppliers, gardening groups, or agricultural department. The information on this site is presented in good faith, but we take no responsibility as to the accuracy of the information provided.
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