artichoke asian greens asparagus crowns Basil Bean: French/Climb Beetroot Broad bean Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Capsicum/Chilli Carrot Cauliflower Celery/Celeriac Chives Choko Coriander Cucumber Daikon Dill eggplant endive english spinach Fennel/Florence Garlic Herbs/mediterranean* Jerusalem artchoke Kale Kohlrabi leek lettuce melon mint okra onion Parsley Parsnip Pea Potato Pumpkin Radish Rocket/arugula Silverbeet Snow pea Spring onion Strawberry plants Swede Sweet corn Sweet potato taro/Coco yam tomato turnip zucchini/Squash * Mediterranean herbs include rosemary, sage, thyme, winter savory, marjoram and oregano

Plant Climate zone March April May June July August

organ cGARDENER planting guide

Key

Tropical

Subtropical

Arid/Semi-Arid

Warm Temperate

Cold Temperate

THE CLIMATE ZONES

About this guide:This is a general guide only. Planting times can vary within climatic zones and are affected by specific local conditions. If you experience variations to what is recommended, make a note for following years in the space provided. In general, seeds should be sown at the beginning to the middle of the planting season so they have time to establish. The end of the season is usually more suitable for planting seedlings.

Cool season groWingIt’s all about the pea, cabbage and onion families this season, and a speedy start to planning and planting will maximise your return.In cold areas, sow seed early while the soil is still warm and be prepared to cover tender young plants if you are expecting early frost. Brussels sprouts and cauliflower need a lengthy cool season so plant them by April in warm temperate and arid zones. In the subtropics, there’s time for one last crop of corn and cucumber if you move quickly, and in the tropics, it’s almost anything goes so get in and make the most of it!

Liquid fertilise leafy vegetables fortnightly

Protect frost-sensitive plants with cloches

Make plans for doing bigger jobs in the cool

Spray or net brassicas to control grubs

Plant bare-rooted deciduous fruit trees

Sow hardy green manure crops in unused beds

Repot perennial herbs early with fresh potting mix

Protect seedlings against snails and slugs

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