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Planting in Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer regions

Planting in August - Gardenate

Angelica Sow seed
Carrot Sow seed
Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
Chives (also Garden chives) Sow seed
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) Sow seed
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) Sow seed
Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) Sow seed
Dill Sow seed
Garlic Plant cloves
Kale (also Borecole) Sow seed
Lemon Balm (also Sweet balm, ) Sow seed
Lettuce Sow seed
Mustard greens (also gai choy) Sow seed
Potato Plant seed potatoes
Radish Sow seed
Rutabaga (also Swedes) Sow seed
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) Sow seed
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) Sow seed
Spinach (also English spinach) Sow seed
Spring onions (also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) Sow seed

Planning for September

Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Chives (also Garden chives) Sow seed
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) Sow seed
Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) Sow seed
Garlic Plant cloves
Kale (also Borecole) Sow seed
Pak Choy (also Pak choi) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) Sow seed
Spinach (also English spinach) Sow seed

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Recent Comments

  • 08 Aug - dan
    I would first research if they are complimentary with each other. Secondly, watemelon requres alot of space; so, I'd suggest growing the cucumbers next to a vertical trellis. I would just be con...
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  • 08 Aug - dan
    I transplanted some watemelon starts the other day. It's alittle late in its growing cycle, so I'll see what happens. If you're in So. Calif., look into San Diego Seed Company; they have a cale...
    in Watermelon
  • 06 Aug - Nellie
    How much water should i give it
    in Cabbage
  • 04 Aug - Dahleen Bonner
    I am quite confused. I live in zone 9 b where it has been very hot this summer. It is early August here. I have recently purchased some beautiful ginger thinking it could be planted here in zo...
    in Ginger
  • 01 Aug - Jordan
    I wouldn’t, as because they’re both of the Brassica genus: when plants of the same family or genus are placed together, they will compete for nutrients and will be at extra risk for the same pests...
    in Broccoli
  • 27 Jul - Margaret
    Can I plant watermelon today. Im in zone 10A
    in Watermelon
  • 26 Jul - Dtalmon
    Can we plant sunflower plant now and will they made thus winter here.
    in Sunflower

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Canada - Zone 8a Mild Temperate,   Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate,   Canada - Zone 7a Mild Temperate,   Canada - Zone 6b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 5b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 4b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - zone 4a Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 3b Temperate Warm Summer,   Canada - Zone 3a Temperate Short Summer,   Canada - Zone 2a Sub-Arctic,   Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic  

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