Planting calendar — New Zealand — temperate

Frost dates: Last spring frost: Sep 15 · First autumn frost: May 15

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Plant	Sow	Transplant	Harvest	Method	Notes
Basil	Sep–Dec	—	Nov–Mar	Direct sow / Raise in trays	Frost-tender. Plant near tomatoes. Pinch flowers to extend harvest.
Beetroot	Aug–Feb	—	Nov–May	Direct sow	Direct sow, thin to 10cm apart.
Broad Beans	Apr–Jul	—	Sep–Nov	Direct sow	Sow direct in autumn. Pinch tops when flowering to deter aphids.
Broccoli	Jan–Mar	Mar–May	May–Sep	Raise in trays	Raise in trays, transplant at 4–6 weeks. Net against white butterfly.
Carrot	Aug–Feb	—	Nov–May	Direct sow	Direct sow only — don't transplant. Keep soil moist until germination.
Coriander	Mar–May	—	May–Aug	Direct sow	Sow in cooler months to prevent bolting. Succession sow.
Courgette	Sep–Dec	—	Dec–Mar	Direct sow / Raise in trays	Sow after last frost. Space 1m apart.
Garlic	Mar–Jun	—	Nov–Jan	Direct sow	Plant individual cloves 5cm deep, 15cm apart.
Kale	Jan–Apr	Mar–May	May–Oct	Direct sow / Raise in trays	Very hardy. Flavour improves after frost.
Lettuce	Feb–Nov	—	Mar–Dec	Direct sow / Raise in trays	Succession sow every 2–3 weeks. Shade cloth in summer.
Peas	Mar–Sep	—	Jun–Nov	Direct sow	Sow every 3 weeks for continuous harvest.
Silverbeet	Jan–Dec	—	Jan–Dec	Direct sow / Raise in trays	Year-round crop. Pick outer leaves for continuous harvest.
Tomato	Aug–Nov	Oct–Dec	Dec–Apr	Raise in trays	Start indoors Aug–Sep. Transplant when soil is warm.