Otago, New Zealand

Planting calendar for Dunedin

Last frost around 15 September, first frost around 27 May: about 254 frost-free days.

Last frost: 15 September
First frost: 27 May
Frost-free days: 254

Southern hemisphere: spring sowing is September to November, and the main harvest runs December to April.

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Under cover

Potato
Brussels sprout
Strawberry

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Dunedin. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (a greenhouse or polytunnel)Months run July to June, so summer reads in one piece.

When to sow each crop in Dunedin, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun
Fruiting
Tomato	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Chilli	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Sweet pepper	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Aubergine	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Courgette	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Cucumber	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Squash	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Sweetcorn	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Beetroot	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Parsnip	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Radish	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Potato	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Turnip	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	July: Not this month	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Spinach	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Swiss chard	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Rocket	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Celery	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
French bean	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Broad bean	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover
Pea	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Garlic	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover
Leek	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Spring onion	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Shallot	July: Plant outdoors and under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Plant under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Broccoli	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Cauliflower	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Brussels sprout	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Kale	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Pak choi	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Parsley	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Coriander	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Chives	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Mint	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Raspberry	July: Plant outdoors and under cover	August: Plant under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Plant under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	July: Plant under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors 6 Nov to 19 Dec; Under cover 9 Oct to 16 Jan

Sow outdoors: 6 Nov to 19 Dec
Under cover: 9 Oct to 16 Jan
First harvest: About 120 days after sowing. Sown on 6 November, ready around 6 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across New Zealand, town by town

ChilliOutdoors 4 Nov to 19 Dec; Under cover 7 Oct to 16 Jan

Sow outdoors: 4 Nov to 19 Dec
Under cover: 7 Oct to 16 Jan
First harvest: About 139 days after sowing. Sown on 4 November, ready around 23 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across New Zealand, town by town

Sweet pepperOutdoors 12 Nov to 28 Dec; Under cover 15 Oct to 25 Jan

Sow outdoors: 12 Nov to 28 Dec
Under cover: 15 Oct to 25 Jan
First harvest: About 131 days after sowing. Sown on 12 November, ready around 23 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across New Zealand, town by town

AubergineOutdoors 12 Nov to 19 Dec; Under cover 15 Oct to 16 Jan

Sow outdoors: 12 Nov to 19 Dec
Under cover: 15 Oct to 16 Jan
First harvest: About 134 days after sowing. Sown on 12 November, ready around 26 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across New Zealand, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 4 Nov to 22 Jan; Under cover 7 Oct to 19 Feb

Sow outdoors: 4 Nov to 22 Jan
Under cover: 7 Oct to 19 Feb
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on 4 November, ready around 12 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across New Zealand, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 4 Nov to 22 Jan; Under cover 7 Oct to 19 Feb

Sow outdoors: 4 Nov to 22 Jan
Under cover: 7 Oct to 19 Feb
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on 4 November, ready around 24 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across New Zealand, town by town

SquashOutdoors 4 Nov to 28 Dec; Under cover 7 Oct to 25 Jan

Sow outdoors: 4 Nov to 28 Dec
Under cover: 7 Oct to 25 Jan
First harvest: About 121 days after sowing. Sown on 4 November, ready around 5 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across New Zealand, town by town

SweetcornOutdoors 28 Oct to 28 Dec; Under cover 30 Sep to 25 Jan

Sow outdoors: 28 Oct to 28 Dec
Under cover: 30 Sep to 25 Jan
First harvest: About 114 days after sowing. Sown on 28 October, ready around 19 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweetcorn across New Zealand, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors 4 Sep to 2 Feb; Under cover 7 Aug to 2 Mar

Sow outdoors: 4 Sep to 2 Feb
Under cover: 7 Aug to 2 Mar
First harvest: About 111 days after sowing. Sown on 4 September, ready around 24 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across New Zealand, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 4 Sep to 2 Feb; Under cover 7 Aug to 2 Mar

Sow outdoors: 4 Sep to 2 Feb
Under cover: 7 Aug to 2 Mar
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on 4 September, ready around 20 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beetroot across New Zealand, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors 18 Aug to 23 Nov; Under cover 21 Jul to 21 Dec

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 23 Nov
Under cover: 21 Jul to 21 Dec
First harvest: About 144 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 9 January.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across New Zealand, town by town

RadishOutdoors 18 Aug to 24 Mar; Under cover 21 Jul to 21 Apr

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 24 Mar
Under cover: 21 Jul to 21 Apr
First harvest: About 29 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 16 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across New Zealand, town by town

PotatoOutdoors 18 Aug to 21 Oct; Under cover 21 Jul to 18 Nov

Plant outdoors: 18 Aug to 21 Oct
Under cover: 21 Jul to 18 Nov
First harvest: About 110 days after planting. Planted on 18 August, ready around 6 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across New Zealand, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 18 Aug to 20 Feb; Under cover 21 Jul to 20 Mar

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 20 Feb
Under cover: 21 Jul to 20 Mar
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 21 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across New Zealand, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 23 Aug to 15 Feb; Under cover 26 Jul to 15 Mar

Sow outdoors: 23 Aug to 15 Feb
Under cover: 26 Jul to 15 Mar
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on 23 August, ready around 7 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across New Zealand, town by town

SpinachOutdoors 18 Aug to 25 Mar; Under cover 21 Jul to 22 Apr

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 25 Mar
Under cover: 21 Jul to 22 Apr
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 4 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across New Zealand, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 4 Sep to 20 Feb; Under cover 7 Aug to 20 Mar

Sow outdoors: 4 Sep to 20 Feb
Under cover: 7 Aug to 20 Mar
First harvest: About 65 days after sowing. Sown on 4 September, ready around 8 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across New Zealand, town by town

RocketOutdoors 18 Aug to 25 Mar; Under cover 21 Jul to 22 Apr

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 25 Mar
Under cover: 21 Jul to 22 Apr
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 29 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Rocket across New Zealand, town by town

CeleryOutdoors 4 Aug to 7 Oct; Under cover 7 Jul to 4 Nov

Sow outdoors: 4 Aug to 7 Oct
Under cover: 7 Jul to 4 Nov
First harvest: About 144 days after sowing. Sown on 4 August, ready around 26 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across New Zealand, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors 28 Oct to 19 Jan; Under cover 30 Sep to 16 Feb

Sow outdoors: 28 Oct to 19 Jan
Under cover: 30 Sep to 16 Feb
First harvest: About 104 days after sowing. Sown on 28 October, ready around 9 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across New Zealand, town by town

French beanOutdoors 28 Oct to 2 Feb; Under cover 30 Sep to 2 Mar

Sow outdoors: 28 Oct to 2 Feb
Under cover: 30 Sep to 2 Mar
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on 28 October, ready around 18 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

French bean across New Zealand, town by town

Broad beanOutdoors 5 Apr to 27 May; Under cover 8 Mar to 24 Jun

Sow outdoors: 5 Apr to 27 May
Under cover: 8 Mar to 24 Jun
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 5 April, ready around 11 November.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Broad bean across New Zealand, town by town

PeaOutdoors 18 Aug to 19 Dec; Under cover 21 Jul to 16 Jan

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 19 Dec
Under cover: 21 Jul to 16 Jan
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 13 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across New Zealand, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 13 Aug to 7 Oct; Under cover 16 Jul to 4 Nov

Plant outdoors: 13 Aug to 7 Oct
Under cover: 16 Jul to 4 Nov
First harvest: About 155 days after planting. Planted on 13 August, ready around 15 January.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across New Zealand, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 5 Apr to 6 Jun; Under cover 8 Mar to 4 Jul

Plant outdoors: 5 Apr to 6 Jun
Under cover: 8 Mar to 4 Jul
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on 5 April, ready around 11 December.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across New Zealand, town by town

LeekOutdoors 18 Aug to 22 Jan; Under cover 21 Jul to 19 Feb

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 22 Jan
Under cover: 21 Jul to 19 Feb
First harvest: About 165 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 30 January.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across New Zealand, town by town

Spring onionOutdoors 4 Aug to 10 Mar; Under cover 7 Jul to 7 Apr

Sow outdoors: 4 Aug to 10 Mar
Under cover: 7 Jul to 7 Apr
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on 4 August, ready around 18 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Spring onion across New Zealand, town by town

ShallotOutdoors 11 Jul to 23 Sep; Under cover 13 Jun to 21 Oct

Plant outdoors: 11 Jul to 23 Sep
Under cover: 13 Jun to 21 Oct
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on 11 July, ready around 27 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across New Zealand, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors 18 Aug to 2 Feb; Under cover 21 Jul to 2 Mar

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 2 Feb
Under cover: 21 Jul to 2 Mar
First harvest: About 121 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 17 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across New Zealand, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 4 Sep to 22 Jan; Under cover 7 Aug to 19 Feb

Sow outdoors: 4 Sep to 22 Jan
Under cover: 7 Aug to 19 Feb
First harvest: About 100 days after sowing. Sown on 4 September, ready around 13 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across New Zealand, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors 18 Aug to 19 Dec; Under cover 21 Jul to 16 Jan

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 19 Dec
Under cover: 21 Jul to 16 Jan
First harvest: About 133 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 29 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across New Zealand, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 18 Aug to 28 Oct; Under cover 21 Jul to 25 Nov

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 28 Oct
Under cover: 21 Jul to 25 Nov
First harvest: About 193 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 27 February.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across New Zealand, town by town

KaleOutdoors 4 Sep to 2 Feb; Under cover 7 Aug to 2 Mar

Sow outdoors: 4 Sep to 2 Feb
Under cover: 7 Aug to 2 Mar
First harvest: About 88 days after sowing. Sown on 4 September, ready around 1 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across New Zealand, town by town

Pak choiOutdoors 19 Sep to 9 Mar; Under cover 22 Aug to 6 Apr

Sow outdoors: 19 Sep to 9 Mar
Under cover: 22 Aug to 6 Apr
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on 19 September, ready around 7 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across New Zealand, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 19 Sep to 2 Feb; Under cover 22 Aug to 2 Mar

Sow outdoors: 19 Sep to 2 Feb
Under cover: 22 Aug to 2 Mar
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on 19 September, ready around 1 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across New Zealand, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors 18 Aug to 21 Feb; Under cover 21 Jul to 21 Mar

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 21 Feb
Under cover: 21 Jul to 21 Mar
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 7 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across New Zealand, town by town

CorianderOutdoors 4 Sep to 9 Mar; Under cover 7 Aug to 6 Apr

Sow outdoors: 4 Sep to 9 Mar
Under cover: 7 Aug to 6 Apr
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on 4 September, ready around 28 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Coriander across New Zealand, town by town

ChivesOutdoors 18 Aug to 23 Nov; Under cover 21 Jul to 21 Dec

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 23 Nov
Under cover: 21 Jul to 21 Dec
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Chives across New Zealand, town by town

MintOutdoors 4 Sep to 10 Apr; Under cover 7 Aug to 8 May

Sow outdoors: 4 Sep to 10 Apr
Under cover: 7 Aug to 8 May
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Mint across New Zealand, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors 18 Aug to 28 Oct; Under cover 21 Jul to 25 Nov

Plant outdoors: 18 Aug to 28 Oct
Under cover: 21 Jul to 25 Nov
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Strawberry across New Zealand, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors 8 May to 11 Jul; Under cover 10 Apr to 8 Aug

Plant outdoors: 8 May to 11 Jul
Under cover: 10 Apr to 8 Aug
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across New Zealand, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors 20 Apr to 23 Jun; Under cover 23 Mar to 21 Jul

Plant outdoors: 20 Apr to 23 Jun
Under cover: 23 Mar to 21 Jul
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across New Zealand, town by town

Nearby

Questions about growing in Dunedin

When is the last frost in Dunedin?

On average around 15 September, and the first autumn frost comes around 27 May. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Dunedin?

Yes. Plant them outdoors 6 Nov to 19 Dec, or under cover 9 Oct to 16 Jan.

What can I sow in Dunedin in November?

Outdoors: tomato, chilli, sweet pepper, aubergine, courgette, cucumber, squash, sweetcorn, carrot, beetroot, parsnip, radish, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, rocket, runner bean, French bean, pea, leek, spring onion, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, pak choi, basil, parsley, coriander, chives, mint. Under cover: potato, Brussels sprout, strawberry.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work