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Planting in South Africa - Semi-arid regions

Planting in June - Gardenate

Chives (also Garden chives) Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Kale (also Borecole) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Mint (also Garden mint) Sow seed
Mizuna (also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Onion Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Oregano (also Pot Marjoram) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Pak Choy (also Pak choi) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Parsley (also curly leaf parsley or flat leaf (Italian) parsley) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Shallots (also Eschalots) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Sweet Marjoram (also Knotted marjoram) Plant out (transplant) seedlings

Planning for July

Cape Gooseberry (also Golden Berry, Inca Berry ) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Chives (also Garden chives) Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
Jerusalem Artichokes (also Sunchoke) Plant tubers
Mint (also Garden mint) Sow seed
Peas Sow seed
Shallots (also Eschalots) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) Sow seed
Snow Peas (also Sugar Peas, Mangetout, Chinese Peas) Sow seed

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    Where can you purchase dutch cream seed potatoes. Any information will be appreciated. Cheers
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