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Planting in Canada - Zone 5a Temperate Warm Summer regions

Planting in January - Gardenate

Nothing much to plant this month. You can read gardening books and plan your garden!

Planning for February

Asparagus Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Leeks 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

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Recent Comments

  • 19 Jan - Liz (Gardenate)
    It depends which month you are sowing your seeds. When there is a chance of frost, it is best to start them in a seed tray.
    in Broccoli
  • 19 Jan - Alice
    When can I expect a pumpkin vine to grow flowers? There are 3 plants taking up about 4m square space with no sign of a flower. What can I do to encourage flowers Northern Rivers NSW
    in Pumpkin
  • 18 Jan - Melissa
    Would they do well in a 3 foot or 914 mm bed?
    in Sweet corn
  • 15 Jan - Glenn
    English or snow peas I'm having trouble growing regular English peas please help
    in Peas
  • 13 Jan - Andy
    Planted seeds and transplanted months ago into well drained garden bed. Now nearly 1 m tall with lovely purple fruit setting. Water once daily but minute yellow dots turning all leaves into dusty...
    in Eggplant
  • 13 Jan - JD
    Why does the guide say to grow in seed trays but the picture says to sow directly?
    in Broccoli
  • 12 Jan - Sharon
    New beginner. I need you to break down t,p,s for me.i want to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage,lettuce, onions,hot peppers, white potatoes .any advice
    in Chilli peppers

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See planting calendar for these countries and climate zones

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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