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Planting in USA - Zone 6a regions

Planting in July - Gardenate

Beetroot (also Beets) Sow seed
Cabbage Sow seed
Carrot Sow seed
Chicory (also Witloof, Belgian endive) Sow seed
Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) Sow seed
Chives (also Garden chives) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) Sow seed
Kale (also Borecole) Sow seed
Lettuce Sow seed
Mustard greens (also gai choy) Sow seed
Radish Sow seed
Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) Sow seed
Rutabaga (also Swedes) Sow seed
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) Sow seed
Spring onions (also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) Sow seed
Turnip Sow seed

Planning for August

Broad Beans (also Fava bean) Sow seed
Cabbage Sow seed
Cauliflower Sow seed
Chives (also Garden chives) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) Sow seed
Garlic Plant cloves. Garlic can overwinter. Cover with a good layer of mulch . In areas where frost persists into March/ April, expect to harvest your garlic in June/July.
Kale (also Borecole) Sow seed
Rocket (also Arugula/Rucola) Sow seed
Rutabaga (also Swedes) Sow seed
Spinach (also English spinach) Sow seed
Turnip Sow seed

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Recent Comments

  • 09 Jul - Liz
    Check this page www.gardenate.com/plant/Luffa?zone=15
    in Luffa
  • 09 Jul - Shemainee Carranza
    When is the lates to plant Luffa for zone 10?
    in Luffa
  • 09 Jul - Mick
    I have peas by the dozens they are around 6 foot tall and producing well, what is the best way to keep the seed. Can I plant them green straight out of the pod or do they need to dry out. I have p...
    in Peas
  • 08 Jul - Anonymous
    A garden bed 2m long is only going to grow 6-7 plants. You can plant different varieties. Consider making the bed a lot bigger if you can.
    in Potato
  • 08 Jul - Frances
    I recommended sauteeing or roasting it slowly in butter or olive oil with a dash of balsamic vinegar - this caramelises it and makes it taste sweeter. You can add a dash of brown sugar too.
    in Florence Fennel
  • 08 Jul - Filip
    I'm also interested in growing Burdock. I also follow Dr Sebi and Dr Morse. I'd like to grow my own herbs and make tinctures.
    in Burdock
  • 08 Jul -
    Can I sow okra around August
    in Okra

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See planting calendar for these countries and climate zones

USA - Zone 2a,   USA - Zone 2b,   USA - Zone 3a,   USA - Zone 3b,   USA - Zone 4a,   USA - Zone 4b,   USA - Zone 5a,   USA - Zone 5b,   USA - Zone 6a,   USA - Zone 6b,   USA - Zone 7a,   USA - Zone 7b,   USA - Zone 8b,   USA - Zone 8a,   USA - Zone 9a,   USA - Zone 9b,   USA - Zone 10a,   USA - Zone 10b,   USA - Zone 11a,   USA - Zone 11b,   USA - Zone 12a,   USA - Zone 12b,   USA - Zone 13a,   USA - Zone 13b  

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