What to plant in New Zealand — temperate in August
Sow now
- Tomato ( / trays) — Start indoors Aug–Sep. Transplant when soil is warm.
- Peas (direct sow) — Sow every 3 weeks for continuous harvest.
- Silverbeet (direct sow / trays) — Year-round crop. Pick outer leaves for continuous harvest.
- Lettuce (direct sow / trays) — Succession sow every 2–3 weeks. Shade cloth in summer.
Harvest now
- Peas
- Silverbeet
- Lettuce
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Coriander
← Full calendar for New Zealand — temperate