Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

Planting calendar for Hastings

Last frost around 28 August, first frost around 2 July: about 308 frost-free days.

Last frost: 28 August
First frost: 2 July
Frost-free days: 308

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 Hastings. 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 Hastings, 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 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
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 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
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: Not this month	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 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
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 under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	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 under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	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: Not this month	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 outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and 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
Roots
Carrot	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
Beetroot	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
Parsnip	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover
Radish	July: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow under cover
Potato	July: Plant outdoors and 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: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Plant under cover
Turnip	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover
Leaves
Lettuce	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover
Spinach	July: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow under cover
Swiss chard	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
Rocket	July: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow under cover
Celery	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow 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 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
Broad bean	July: Sow 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: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Sow under cover
Onion family
Onion	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: Plant under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Plant under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	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: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover
Spring onion	July: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow under cover
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: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover
Broccoli	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: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Cauliflower	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Sow under cover
Brussels sprout	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	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
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: Sow outdoors and under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Parsley	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover
Coriander	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 outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Chives	July: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Sow under cover
Mint	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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	July: Plant outdoors and 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: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Plant under cover
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
RhubarbWinters too mild here	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: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors 31 Oct to 3 Dec; Under cover 3 Oct to 31 Dec

Sow outdoors: 31 Oct to 3 Dec
Under cover: 3 Oct to 31 Dec
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on 31 October, ready around 25 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across New Zealand, town by town

ChilliOutdoors 30 Oct to 3 Dec; Under cover 2 Oct to 31 Dec

Sow outdoors: 30 Oct to 3 Dec
Under cover: 2 Oct to 31 Dec
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 30 October, ready around 28 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across New Zealand, town by town

Sweet pepperOutdoors 5 Nov to 9 Dec; Under cover 8 Oct to 6 Jan

Sow outdoors: 5 Nov to 9 Dec
Under cover: 8 Oct to 6 Jan
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on 5 November, ready around 28 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across New Zealand, town by town

AubergineOutdoors 5 Nov to 3 Dec; Under cover 8 Oct to 31 Dec

Sow outdoors: 5 Nov to 3 Dec
Under cover: 8 Oct to 31 Dec
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 5 November, ready around 3 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across New Zealand, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 30 Oct to 22 Dec, and 28 Jan to 21 Feb; Under cover 2 Oct to 21 Mar

Sow outdoors: 30 Oct to 22 Dec, and 28 Jan to 21 Feb
Under cover: 2 Oct to 21 Mar
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on 30 October, ready around 7 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across New Zealand, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 30 Oct to 22 Dec, and 28 Jan to 15 Feb; Under cover 2 Oct to 19 Jan, and 28 Jan to 15 Feb, and 25 Feb to 15 Mar

Sow outdoors: 30 Oct to 22 Dec, and 28 Jan to 15 Feb
Under cover: 2 Oct to 19 Jan, and 28 Jan to 15 Feb, and 25 Feb to 15 Mar
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 30 October, ready around 11 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across New Zealand, town by town

SquashOutdoors 30 Oct to 9 Dec; Under cover 2 Oct to 6 Jan

Sow outdoors: 30 Oct to 9 Dec
Under cover: 2 Oct to 6 Jan
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on 30 October, ready around 25 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across New Zealand, town by town

SweetcornOutdoors 23 Oct to 9 Dec; Under cover 25 Sep to 6 Jan

Sow outdoors: 23 Oct to 9 Dec
Under cover: 25 Sep to 6 Jan
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on 23 October, ready around 18 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweetcorn across New Zealand, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors 20 Aug to 5 Jan, and 28 Jan to 23 Feb; Under cover 23 Jul to 23 Mar

Sow outdoors: 20 Aug to 5 Jan, and 28 Jan to 23 Feb
Under cover: 23 Jul to 23 Mar
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 20 August, ready around 25 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across New Zealand, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 20 Aug to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 5 Mar; Under cover 23 Jul to 2 Apr

Sow outdoors: 20 Aug to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 5 Mar
Under cover: 23 Jul to 2 Apr
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on 20 August, ready around 12 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beetroot across New Zealand, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors 2 Jul to 13 Nov; Under cover 4 Jun to 11 Dec

Sow outdoors: 2 Jul to 13 Nov
Under cover: 4 Jun to 11 Dec
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 2 July, ready around 18 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across New Zealand, town by town

RadishOutdoors 18 Jul to 21 Apr; Under cover 20 Jun to 19 May

Sow outdoors: 18 Jul to 21 Apr
Under cover: 20 Jun to 19 May
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on 18 July, ready around 24 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across New Zealand, town by town

PotatoOutdoors 18 Jul to 17 Oct, and 28 Jan to 24 Feb; Under cover 31 Dec to 24 Mar, and 20 Jun to 14 Nov

Plant outdoors: 18 Jul to 17 Oct, and 28 Jan to 24 Feb
Under cover: 31 Dec to 24 Mar, and 20 Jun to 14 Nov
First harvest: About 66 days after planting. Planted on 18 July, ready around 22 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across New Zealand, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 18 Jul to 22 Mar; Under cover 20 Jun to 19 Apr

Sow outdoors: 18 Jul to 22 Mar
Under cover: 20 Jun to 19 Apr
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on 18 July, ready around 8 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across New Zealand, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 18 Jul to 20 Mar; Under cover 20 Jun to 17 Apr

Sow outdoors: 18 Jul to 20 Mar
Under cover: 20 Jun to 17 Apr
First harvest: About 95 days after sowing. Sown on 18 July, ready around 21 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across New Zealand, town by town

SpinachOutdoors 18 Jul to 30 Apr; Under cover 20 Jun to 28 May

Sow outdoors: 18 Jul to 30 Apr
Under cover: 20 Jun to 28 May
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on 18 July, ready around 18 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across New Zealand, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 20 Aug to 22 Mar; Under cover 23 Jul to 19 Apr

Sow outdoors: 20 Aug to 22 Mar
Under cover: 23 Jul to 19 Apr
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on 20 August, ready around 29 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across New Zealand, town by town

RocketOutdoors 18 Jul to 26 Apr; Under cover 20 Jun to 24 May

Sow outdoors: 18 Jul to 26 Apr
Under cover: 20 Jun to 24 May
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on 18 July, ready around 10 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Rocket across New Zealand, town by town

CeleryOutdoors 28 Jan to 10 Feb, and 24 Jun to 3 Oct; Under cover 31 Dec to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 10 Feb, and 25 Feb to 10 Mar, and 27 May to 31 Oct

Sow outdoors: 28 Jan to 10 Feb, and 24 Jun to 3 Oct
Under cover: 31 Dec to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 10 Feb, and 25 Feb to 10 Mar, and 27 May to 31 Oct
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 28 January, ready around 16 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across New Zealand, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors 23 Oct to 22 Dec, and 28 Jan to 4 Feb; Under cover 25 Sep to 19 Jan, and 28 Jan to 4 Feb, and 25 Feb to 4 Mar

Sow outdoors: 23 Oct to 22 Dec, and 28 Jan to 4 Feb
Under cover: 25 Sep to 19 Jan, and 28 Jan to 4 Feb, and 25 Feb to 4 Mar
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on 23 October, ready around 16 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across New Zealand, town by town

French beanOutdoors 23 Oct to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 18 Feb; Under cover 25 Sep to 18 Mar

Sow outdoors: 23 Oct to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 18 Feb
Under cover: 25 Sep to 18 Mar
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 23 October, ready around 4 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

French bean across New Zealand, town by town

Broad beanOutdoors 11 Apr to 26 Jun; Under cover 14 Mar to 24 Jul

Sow outdoors: 11 Apr to 26 Jun
Under cover: 14 Mar to 24 Jul
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 11 April, ready around 17 November.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Broad bean across New Zealand, town by town

PeaOutdoors 18 Jul to 3 Dec, and 28 Jan to 24 Feb; Under cover 20 Jun to 24 Mar

Sow outdoors: 18 Jul to 3 Dec, and 28 Jan to 24 Feb
Under cover: 20 Jun to 24 Mar
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on 18 July, ready around 15 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across New Zealand, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 28 Jan to 6 Feb, and 14 Jun to 3 Oct; Under cover 31 Dec to 9 Jan, and 28 Jan to 6 Feb, and 25 Feb to 6 Mar, and 17 May to 31 Oct

Plant outdoors: 28 Jan to 6 Feb, and 14 Jun to 3 Oct
Under cover: 31 Dec to 9 Jan, and 28 Jan to 6 Feb, and 25 Feb to 6 Mar, and 17 May to 31 Oct
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on 28 January, ready around 22 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across New Zealand, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 11 Apr to 17 Jul; Under cover 14 Mar to 14 Aug

Plant outdoors: 11 Apr to 17 Jul
Under cover: 14 Mar to 14 Aug
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on 11 April, ready around 17 December.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across New Zealand, town by town

LeekOutdoors 28 Jan to 16 Mar, and 24 Apr to 22 Dec; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: 28 Jan to 16 Mar, and 24 Apr to 22 Dec
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 28 January, ready around 28 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across New Zealand, town by town

Spring onionOutdoors 6 Jul to 23 Apr; Under cover 8 Jun to 21 May

Sow outdoors: 6 Jul to 23 Apr
Under cover: 8 Jun to 21 May
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 6 July, ready around 17 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Spring onion across New Zealand, town by town

ShallotOutdoors 28 Jan to 10 Feb, and 24 Jun to 3 Oct; Under cover 31 Dec to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 10 Feb, and 25 Feb to 10 Mar, and 27 May to 31 Oct

Plant outdoors: 28 Jan to 10 Feb, and 24 Jun to 3 Oct
Under cover: 31 Dec to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 10 Feb, and 25 Feb to 10 Mar, and 27 May to 31 Oct
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on 28 January, ready around 16 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across New Zealand, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors 6 Jul to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 27 Feb; Under cover 8 Jun to 27 Mar

Sow outdoors: 6 Jul to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 27 Feb
Under cover: 8 Jun to 27 Mar
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on 6 July, ready around 13 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across New Zealand, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 20 Aug to 22 Dec, and 28 Jan to 20 Feb; Under cover 23 Jul to 20 Mar

Sow outdoors: 20 Aug to 22 Dec, and 28 Jan to 20 Feb
Under cover: 23 Jul to 20 Mar
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on 20 August, ready around 22 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across New Zealand, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors 11 Jul to 3 Dec, and 28 Jan to 7 Feb; Under cover 28 Jan to 7 Feb, and 25 Feb to 7 Mar, and 13 Jun to 10 Jan

Sow outdoors: 11 Jul to 3 Dec, and 28 Jan to 7 Feb
Under cover: 28 Jan to 7 Feb, and 25 Feb to 7 Mar, and 13 Jun to 10 Jan
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 11 July, ready around 21 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across New Zealand, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 28 Jan to 23 Oct; Under cover 31 Dec to 20 Nov

Sow outdoors: 28 Jan to 23 Oct
Under cover: 31 Dec to 20 Nov
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 28 January, ready around 16 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across New Zealand, town by town

KaleOutdoors 20 Aug to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 2 Mar; Under cover 23 Jul to 30 Mar

Sow outdoors: 20 Aug to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 2 Mar
Under cover: 23 Jul to 30 Mar
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on 20 August, ready around 18 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across New Zealand, town by town

Pak choiOutdoors 12 Sep to 7 Apr; Under cover 15 Aug to 5 May

Sow outdoors: 12 Sep to 7 Apr
Under cover: 15 Aug to 5 May
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on 12 September, ready around 1 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across New Zealand, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 12 Sep to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 23 Feb; Under cover 15 Aug to 23 Mar

Sow outdoors: 12 Sep to 13 Jan, and 28 Jan to 23 Feb
Under cover: 15 Aug to 23 Mar
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on 12 September, ready around 20 October.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across New Zealand, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors 18 Jul to 30 Mar; Under cover 20 Jun to 27 Apr

Sow outdoors: 18 Jul to 30 Mar
Under cover: 20 Jun to 27 Apr
First harvest: About 102 days after sowing. Sown on 18 July, ready around 28 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across New Zealand, town by town

CorianderOutdoors 20 Aug to 8 Apr; Under cover 23 Jul to 6 May

Sow outdoors: 20 Aug to 8 Apr
Under cover: 23 Jul to 6 May
First harvest: About 58 days after sowing. Sown on 20 August, ready around 17 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Coriander across New Zealand, town by town

ChivesOutdoors 18 Jul to 13 Nov, and 28 Jan to 28 Feb; Under cover 31 Dec to 28 Mar, and 20 Jun to 11 Dec

Sow outdoors: 18 Jul to 13 Nov, and 28 Jan to 28 Feb
Under cover: 31 Dec to 28 Mar, and 20 Jun to 11 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 20 Aug to 17 Jun; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: 20 Aug to 17 Jun
Under cover: all year
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 Jul to 23 Oct, and 28 Jan to 1 Mar; Under cover 31 Dec to 29 Mar, and 20 Jun to 20 Nov

Plant outdoors: 18 Jul to 23 Oct, and 28 Jan to 1 Mar
Under cover: 31 Dec to 29 Mar, and 20 Jun to 20 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 21 May to 17 Jul; Under cover 23 Apr to 14 Aug

Plant outdoors: 21 May to 17 Jul
Under cover: 23 Apr to 14 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

RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
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

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Questions about growing in Hastings

When is the last frost in Hastings?

On average around 28 August, and the first autumn frost comes around 2 July. 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 Hastings?

Yes. Plant them outdoors 31 Oct to 3 Dec, or under cover 3 Oct to 31 Dec.

What can I sow in Hastings 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