Planting in March - Gardenate
| Angelica | Sow seed |
| Artichokes (Globe) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Asparagus | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Basil | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Beetroot (also Beets) | Sow seed |
| Broccoli | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Brussels sprouts | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Cabbage | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Carrot | Sow seed |
| Cauliflower | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Celeriac | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
| Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Chives (also Garden chives) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) | Sow seed |
| Eggplant (also Aubergine) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Endive | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Fennel (also Bronze fennel) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| French tarragon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Horseradish | Plant crowns |
| Leeks | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Lettuce | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Marrow | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Mizuna (also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) | Sow seed |
| Mustard greens (also gai choy) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Onion | Sow seed |
| Oregano (also Pot Marjoram) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Pak Choy (also Pak choi) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Parsnip | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Peas | Sow seed |
| Pumpkin | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Radish | Sow seed |
| Rhubarb | Plant crowns |
| Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Rosemary | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Sage (also Common Sage) | Sow seed |
| Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) | Sow seed |
| Savory - winter savory (also Savory) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Shallots (also Eschalots) | Sow seed |
| Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) | Sow seed |
| Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) | Sow seed |
| Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Thyme (also Common thyme) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Tomato | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Watermelon | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Planning for April
| Asparagus Pea (also Winged bean) | Sow seed |
| Basil | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Beetroot (also Beets) | Sow seed |
| Borage (also Burrage, Bugloss) | Sow seed |
| Broccoli | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Cabbage | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Cardoon | Sow seed |
| Carrot | Sow seed |
| Cauliflower | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Celeriac | Sow seed |
| Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Chives (also Garden chives) | Sow seed |
| Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Coriander (also Cilantro, Chinese parsley) | Sow seed |
| Corn Salad (also Lamb's lettuce or Mache) | Sow seed |
| Cowpeas (also Black eye peas, Southern peas) | Sow seed |
| Cucumber | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Dill | Sow seed |
| Endive | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Fennel (also Bronze fennel) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
| Florence Fennel (also Finocchio) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
| French tarragon | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
| Garlic | Plant cloves |
| Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) | Plant tubers |
| Kohlrabi | Sow seed |
| Leeks | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Lemon Balm (also Sweet balm, ) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Lettuce | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Marrow | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Mint (also Garden mint) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Mustard greens (also gai choy) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| NZ Spinach (also Warrigal greens) | Sow seed |
| Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Onion | Sow seed |
| Oregano (also Pot Marjoram) | Sow seed |
| Pak Choy (also Pak choi) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Parsnip | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Peas | Sow seed |
| Potato | Plant seed potatoes |
| Radish | Sow seed |
| Rockmelon (also Canteloupe) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Rosemary | Plant out (transplant) seedlings |
| Sage (also Common Sage) | Sow seed |
| Salsify (also Vegetable oyster) | Sow seed |
| Savory - summer savory (also 'Bean Herb') | Sow seed |
| Savory - winter savory (also Savory) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| 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) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Sunflower | Sow seed |
| Sweet Marjoram (also Knotted marjoram) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
| Thyme (also Common thyme) | Sow seed |
| Tomatillo | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Tomato | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Watermelon | Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
| Yacon (also Sunroot) | Plant tubers |
| Yam/Oca (also Oka) | Plant tubers |
| Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
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