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 |
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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If yellowing, maybe give some fertiliser. Sandy soils dry quick so water more often. They grow a lot better in the ground but you need to look after them really well.
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A comment re Artichoke here in Tasmania... north of Hobart..... my Globe Artichoke shrubs>> have been growing successfully every year.... yes die down over winter but shoot again every year! and a...
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The plant will start to die in about 4 months' time Pick them then. Read the notes here.
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YES, the globe artichoke is another come again food... you will see new shoots from the base of the large stems.... you can either dig out and plant in a different location as you may have noticed...
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PLANT SEED OR SEEDLINGS. The information is here if you look for it.
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Yes
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My Agria potatoes, planted early October, are about 1 meter high! Is this a normal growth pattern?
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