Wellington Region, New Zealand
Planting calendar for Karori
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors 5 Dec to 3 Feb.
- Frost
- Frost is rare here
Frost comes in fewer than half of years, so there’s no last or first frost date to work from. Dates below go by how warm it is instead. On a clear, still winter night a light frost can still happen, so cover tender plants then.
Southern hemisphere: spring sowing is September to November, and the main harvest runs December to April.
Sow now: November
See the whole yearThe year at a glance
When each crop can be sown in Karori. 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.
| 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: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Chilli | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Sweet pepper | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Aubergine | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Courgette | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Cucumber | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Sweetcorn | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
| 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 outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | 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 outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | 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 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 |
 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 outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month |
 Potato | July: Plant 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: 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 outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
| Leaves | ||||||||||||
 Lettuce | 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 |
 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 outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover |
 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 outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | 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 outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month |
 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: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Sow under cover |
| Beans and peas | ||||||||||||
 Runner bean | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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: Not this month | November: Sow 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 outdoors and under cover | August: Sow 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: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and 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 under cover | 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: Not this month |
| 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: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Plant 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 under cover | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow 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 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: 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 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 |
 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 outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | 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 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 |
 Brussels sprout | 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: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 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 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: Not this month | September: Sow 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: Not this month | September: Sow 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 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 |
 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: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | 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 under cover | 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: Not this month |
 Mint | July: Sow under cover | 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 outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Fruit | ||||||||||||
 Strawberry | July: Plant 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: 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: Not this month | 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 5 Dec to 3 Feb; Under cover 7 Nov to 3 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 5 Dec to 3 Feb
- Under cover
- 7 Nov to 3 Mar
- First harvest
- About 102 days after sowing. Sown on 5 December, ready around 17 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
ChilliOutdoors 4 Dec to 31 Jan; Under cover 6 Nov to 28 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 4 Dec to 31 Jan
- Under cover
- 6 Nov to 28 Feb
- First harvest
- About 106 days after sowing. Sown on 4 December, ready around 20 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Sweet pepperOutdoors 13 Dec to 3 Feb; Under cover 15 Nov to 3 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 13 Dec to 3 Feb
- Under cover
- 15 Nov to 3 Mar
- First harvest
- About 100 days after sowing. Sown on 13 December, ready around 23 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
AubergineOutdoors 13 Dec to 31 Jan; Under cover 15 Nov to 28 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 13 Dec to 31 Jan
- Under cover
- 15 Nov to 28 Feb
- First harvest
- About 100 days after sowing. Sown on 13 December, ready around 23 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CourgetteOutdoors 4 Dec to 8 Feb; Under cover 6 Nov to 8 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 4 Dec to 8 Feb
- Under cover
- 6 Nov to 8 Mar
- First harvest
- About 64 days after sowing. Sown on 4 December, ready around 6 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors 4 Dec to 6 Feb; Under cover 6 Nov to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 4 Dec to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 6 Nov to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 74 days after sowing. Sown on 4 December, ready around 16 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SquashOutdoors 4 Dec to 4 Feb; Under cover 6 Nov to 4 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 4 Dec to 4 Feb
- Under cover
- 6 Nov to 4 Mar
- First harvest
- About 102 days after sowing. Sown on 4 December, ready around 16 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SweetcornOutdoors 25 Nov to 6 Feb; Under cover 28 Oct to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 25 Nov to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 28 Oct to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 101 days after sowing. Sown on 25 November, ready around 6 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors 28 Aug to 20 Feb; Under cover 31 Jul to 20 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Aug to 20 Feb
- Under cover
- 31 Jul to 20 Mar
- First harvest
- About 125 days after sowing. Sown on 28 August, ready around 31 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
BeetrootOutdoors 28 Aug to 28 Feb; Under cover 31 Jul to 28 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Aug to 28 Feb
- Under cover
- 31 Jul to 28 Mar
- First harvest
- About 89 days after sowing. Sown on 28 August, ready around 25 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
ParsnipOutdoors 28 Jul to 13 Oct; Under cover 30 Jun to 10 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 13 Oct
- Under cover
- 30 Jun to 10 Nov
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 14 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RadishOutdoors 29 Jul to 23 Apr; Under cover 1 Jul to 21 May
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 23 Apr
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 21 May
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 3 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors 28 Jul to 22 Sep, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 24 Jan, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb, and 7 Mar to 21 Mar, and 30 Jun to 20 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 28 Jul to 22 Sep, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 24 Jan, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb, and 7 Mar to 21 Mar, and 30 Jun to 20 Oct
- First harvest
- About 67 days after planting. Planted on 28 July, ready around 3 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
TurnipOutdoors 29 Jul to 22 Mar; Under cover 1 Jul to 19 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 22 Mar
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 19 Apr
- First harvest
- About 85 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 22 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors 29 Jul to 21 Mar; Under cover 1 Jul to 18 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 21 Mar
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 18 Apr
- First harvest
- About 100 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 6 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors 29 Jul to 10 May; Under cover 1 Jul to 7 Jun
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 10 May
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 7 Jun
- First harvest
- About 62 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 29 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors 28 Aug to 22 Mar; Under cover 31 Jul to 19 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Aug to 22 Mar
- Under cover
- 31 Jul to 19 Apr
- First harvest
- About 76 days after sowing. Sown on 28 August, ready around 12 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
RocketOutdoors 29 Jul to 3 May; Under cover 1 Jul to 31 May
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 3 May
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 31 May
- First harvest
- About 55 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 22 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors 21 Jul to 26 Sep; Under cover 23 Jun to 24 Oct
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 26 Sep
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 24 Oct
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 7 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors 25 Nov to 6 Feb; Under cover 28 Oct to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 25 Nov to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 28 Oct to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 93 days after sowing. Sown on 25 November, ready around 26 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
French beanOutdoors 25 Nov to 7 Feb; Under cover 28 Oct to 7 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 25 Nov to 7 Feb
- Under cover
- 28 Oct to 7 Mar
- First harvest
- About 75 days after sowing. Sown on 25 November, ready around 8 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Broad beanOutdoors 28 Mar to 16 Jul; Under cover 28 Feb to 13 Aug
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Mar to 16 Jul
- Under cover
- 28 Feb to 13 Aug
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 28 March, ready around 3 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors 28 Jul to 28 Oct, and 7 Feb to 17 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 20 Jan, and 7 Feb to 17 Feb, and 7 Mar to 17 Mar, and 30 Jun to 25 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 28 Oct, and 7 Feb to 17 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 20 Jan, and 7 Feb to 17 Feb, and 7 Mar to 17 Mar, and 30 Jun to 25 Nov
- First harvest
- About 62 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 28 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors 13 Jul to 17 Sep; Under cover 15 Jun to 15 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 13 Jul to 17 Sep
- Under cover
- 15 Jun to 15 Oct
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on 13 July, ready around 5 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
GarlicOutdoors 28 Mar to 28 Jul; Under cover 28 Feb to 25 Aug
- Plant outdoors
- 28 Mar to 28 Jul
- Under cover
- 28 Feb to 25 Aug
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on 28 March, ready around 3 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors 7 Feb to 7 Mar, and 25 May to 12 Nov; Under cover 10 Jan to 4 Apr, and 27 Apr to 10 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 7 Feb to 7 Mar, and 25 May to 12 Nov
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 4 Apr, and 27 Apr to 10 Dec
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 7 February, ready around 8 May.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Spring onionOutdoors 14 Jul to 6 May; Under cover 16 Jun to 3 Jun
- Sow outdoors
- 14 Jul to 6 May
- Under cover
- 16 Jun to 3 Jun
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 14 July, ready around 25 August.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
ShallotOutdoors 21 Jul to 10 Oct; Under cover 23 Jun to 7 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 21 Jul to 10 Oct
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 7 Nov
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on 21 July, ready around 7 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors 28 Jul to 27 Nov, and 7 Feb to 26 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 29 Jan, and 7 Feb to 26 Feb, and 7 Mar to 26 Mar, and 30 Jun to 25 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 27 Nov, and 7 Feb to 26 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 29 Jan, and 7 Feb to 26 Feb, and 7 Mar to 26 Mar, and 30 Jun to 25 Dec
- First harvest
- About 69 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 5 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
BroccoliOutdoors 28 Aug to 14 Feb; Under cover 31 Jul to 14 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Aug to 14 Feb
- Under cover
- 31 Jul to 14 Mar
- First harvest
- About 113 days after sowing. Sown on 28 August, ready around 19 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
CauliflowerOutdoors 28 Jul to 28 Oct; Under cover 30 Jun to 25 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 28 Oct
- Under cover
- 30 Jun to 25 Nov
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 8 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors 7 Feb to 13 Feb, and 4 May to 27 Sep; Under cover 10 Jan to 16 Jan, and 7 Feb to 13 Feb, and 7 Mar to 13 Mar, and 6 Apr to 25 Oct
- Sow outdoors
- 7 Feb to 13 Feb, and 4 May to 27 Sep
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 16 Jan, and 7 Feb to 13 Feb, and 7 Mar to 13 Mar, and 6 Apr to 25 Oct
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 7 February, ready around 26 May.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
KaleOutdoors 28 Aug to 26 Feb; Under cover 31 Jul to 26 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Aug to 26 Feb
- Under cover
- 31 Jul to 26 Mar
- First harvest
- About 102 days after sowing. Sown on 28 August, ready around 8 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Pak choiOutdoors 1 Oct to 8 Apr; Under cover 3 Sep to 6 May
- Sow outdoors
- 1 Oct to 8 Apr
- Under cover
- 3 Sep to 6 May
- First harvest
- About 52 days after sowing. Sown on 1 October, ready around 22 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors 1 Oct to 11 Feb; Under cover 3 Sep to 11 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 1 Oct to 11 Feb
- Under cover
- 3 Sep to 11 Mar
- First harvest
- About 79 days after sowing. Sown on 1 October, ready around 19 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors 29 Jul to 3 Apr; Under cover 1 Jul to 1 May
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 3 Apr
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 1 May
- First harvest
- About 107 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 13 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
CorianderOutdoors 28 Aug to 12 Apr; Under cover 31 Jul to 10 May
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Aug to 12 Apr
- Under cover
- 31 Jul to 10 May
- First harvest
- About 63 days after sowing. Sown on 28 August, ready around 30 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors 28 Jul to 13 Oct, and 7 Feb to 23 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 26 Jan, and 7 Feb to 23 Feb, and 7 Mar to 23 Mar, and 30 Jun to 10 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 13 Oct, and 7 Feb to 23 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 26 Jan, and 7 Feb to 23 Feb, and 7 Mar to 23 Mar, and 30 Jun to 10 Nov
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
MintOutdoors 28 Aug to 29 Jun; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Aug to 29 Jun
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors 28 Jul to 27 Sep, and 7 Feb to 26 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 29 Jan, and 7 Feb to 26 Feb, and 7 Mar to 26 Mar, and 30 Jun to 25 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 28 Jul to 27 Sep, and 7 Feb to 26 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 29 Jan, and 7 Feb to 26 Feb, and 7 Mar to 26 Mar, and 30 Jun to 25 Oct
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RaspberryOutdoors 23 May to 28 Jul; Under cover 25 Apr to 25 Aug
- Plant outdoors
- 23 May to 28 Jul
- Under cover
- 25 Apr to 25 Aug
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
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.
Questions about growing in Karori
Does it frost in Karori?
Not often: frost comes in fewer than half of years, so sowing here goes by warmth rather than frost dates. A light frost can still happen on a clear, still winter night.
Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Karori?
Yes. Plant them outdoors 5 Dec to 3 Feb, or under cover 7 Nov to 3 Mar.
What can I sow in Karori in November?
Outdoors: carrot, beetroot, radish, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, rocket, leek, spring onion, cabbage, broccoli, kale, pak choi, basil, parsley, coriander, mint. Under cover: tomato, chilli, sweet pepper, aubergine, courgette, cucumber, squash, sweetcorn, parsnip, runner bean, French bean, pea, shallot, cauliflower, chives.
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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App StoreComing soonHow 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