Planting in February for USA - Zone 4a regions
| Cabbage | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
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Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| Celery | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Globe artichokes | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from January |
| Leeks | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Onion | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from September |
| Pumpkin | 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 |
Planting in March
| Broccoli | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Brussels sprouts | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Cabbage | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Cape Gooseberry
(also Golden Berry, ) |
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 June |
| Cardoon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from December |
| Cauliflower | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Celeriac | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Chilli
(also Hot peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Corn Salad
(also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
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Eggplant
(also Aubergine) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Endive | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Leeks | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Lettuce | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Marrow | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Mint
(also Garden mint) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
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NZ Spinach
(also Warrigal greens) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Parsley
(also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Parsnip | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Pumpkin | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
| Tomatillo | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Tomato | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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