Planting in February for USA - Zone 6a regions
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Cape Gooseberry
(also Golden Berry, ) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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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 |
| Celeriac | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Celery | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Eggplant
(also Aubergine) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Globe artichokes | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from January |
| Horseradish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| 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 May |
| Marrow | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Mint
(also Garden mint) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
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Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from April |
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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 May |
| Parsnip | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| 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 May |
Planting in March
| Angelica | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 18 months |
| Asparagus | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 24 months |
| Basil | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| 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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Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Cauliflower | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from August |
| Celeriac | Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
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Chicory
(also Witloof, Belgian endive) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | 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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Chives
(also Garden chives) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Coriander
(also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
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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 |
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Fennel
(also Bronze fennel) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
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Florence Fennel
(also Finocchio) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| French tarragon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| Globe artichokes | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from February |
| Horseradish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| 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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Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
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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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Okra
(also Ladyfinger, gumbo) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from July |
| Onion | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
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Oregano
(also Pot Marjoram) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
| Pak Choy | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
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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 |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from May |
| Rhubarb | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 12 months |
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Rockmelon
(also Canteloupe) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Rosemary | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
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Sage
(also Common Sage) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from 18 months |
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Salsify
(also Vegetable oyster) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Shallots
(also Eschalots) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Silverbeet
(also Swiss Chard or Mangold) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
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Snow Peas
(also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
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Squash
(also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from 12 months |
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Thyme
(also Common thyme) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from February |
| Tomato | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from June |
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Winter Savory
(also Savory) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
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Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks. | Harvest from May |
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