Wellington Region, New Zealand

Planting calendar for Masterton

Last frost around 31 August, first frost around 19 June: about 292 frost-free days.

Last frost: 31 August
First frost: 19 June
Frost-free days: 292

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

Sweet pepper
Aubergine
Pea
Leek
Cauliflower

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Masterton. 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 Masterton, 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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and 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: 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: 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 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 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 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: 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
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 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
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 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 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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 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: Sow 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: 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 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
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 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: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	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 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 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: 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
Chives	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 under cover
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 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 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 22 Nov to 7 Jan; Under cover 25 Oct to 4 Feb

Sow outdoors: 22 Nov to 7 Jan
Under cover: 25 Oct to 4 Feb
First harvest: About 99 days after sowing. Sown on 22 November, ready around 1 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across New Zealand, town by town

ChilliOutdoors 21 Nov to 7 Jan; Under cover 24 Oct to 4 Feb

Sow outdoors: 21 Nov to 7 Jan
Under cover: 24 Oct to 4 Feb
First harvest: About 105 days after sowing. Sown on 21 November, ready around 6 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across New Zealand, town by town

Sweet pepperOutdoors 29 Nov to 26 Jan; Under cover 1 Nov to 23 Feb

Sow outdoors: 29 Nov to 26 Jan
Under cover: 1 Nov to 23 Feb
First harvest: About 98 days after sowing. Sown on 29 November, ready around 7 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across New Zealand, town by town

AubergineOutdoors 29 Nov to 7 Jan; Under cover 1 Nov to 4 Feb

Sow outdoors: 29 Nov to 7 Jan
Under cover: 1 Nov to 4 Feb
First harvest: About 98 days after sowing. Sown on 29 November, ready around 7 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across New Zealand, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 21 Nov to 7 Feb; Under cover 24 Oct to 7 Mar

Sow outdoors: 21 Nov to 7 Feb
Under cover: 24 Oct to 7 Mar
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on 21 November, ready around 23 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across New Zealand, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 21 Nov to 2 Feb; Under cover 24 Oct to 2 Mar

Sow outdoors: 21 Nov to 2 Feb
Under cover: 24 Oct to 2 Mar
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 21 November, ready around 1 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across New Zealand, town by town

SquashOutdoors 21 Nov to 26 Jan; Under cover 24 Oct to 23 Feb

Sow outdoors: 21 Nov to 26 Jan
Under cover: 24 Oct to 23 Feb
First harvest: About 100 days after sowing. Sown on 21 November, ready around 1 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across New Zealand, town by town

SweetcornOutdoors 13 Nov to 26 Jan; Under cover 16 Oct to 23 Feb

Sow outdoors: 13 Nov to 26 Jan
Under cover: 16 Oct to 23 Feb
First harvest: About 98 days after sowing. Sown on 13 November, 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 31 Aug to 11 Feb; Under cover 3 Aug to 11 Mar

Sow outdoors: 31 Aug to 11 Feb
Under cover: 3 Aug to 11 Mar
First harvest: About 120 days after sowing. Sown on 31 August, ready around 29 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across New Zealand, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 31 Aug to 22 Feb; Under cover 3 Aug to 22 Mar

Sow outdoors: 31 Aug to 22 Feb
Under cover: 3 Aug to 22 Mar
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on 31 August, ready around 25 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beetroot across New Zealand, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors 21 Jul to 6 Oct; Under cover 23 Jun to 3 Nov

Sow outdoors: 21 Jul to 6 Oct
Under cover: 23 Jun to 3 Nov
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 7 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across New Zealand, town by town

RadishOutdoors 22 Jul to 14 Apr; Under cover 24 Jun to 12 May

Sow outdoors: 22 Jul to 14 Apr
Under cover: 24 Jun to 12 May
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on 22 July, ready around 28 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across New Zealand, town by town

PotatoOutdoors 21 Jul to 15 Sep, and 3 Feb to 12 Feb; Under cover 6 Jan to 15 Jan, and 3 Feb to 12 Feb, and 3 Mar to 12 Mar, and 23 Jun to 13 Oct

Plant outdoors: 21 Jul to 15 Sep, and 3 Feb to 12 Feb
Under cover: 6 Jan to 15 Jan, and 3 Feb to 12 Feb, and 3 Mar to 12 Mar, and 23 Jun to 13 Oct
First harvest: About 80 days after planting. Planted on 21 July, ready around 9 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across New Zealand, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 22 Jul to 14 Mar; Under cover 24 Jun to 11 Apr

Sow outdoors: 22 Jul to 14 Mar
Under cover: 24 Jun to 11 Apr
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on 22 July, ready around 16 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across New Zealand, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 22 Jul to 11 Mar; Under cover 24 Jun to 8 Apr

Sow outdoors: 22 Jul to 11 Mar
Under cover: 24 Jun to 8 Apr
First harvest: About 100 days after sowing. Sown on 22 July, ready around 30 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across New Zealand, town by town

SpinachOutdoors 22 Jul to 23 Apr; Under cover 24 Jun to 21 May

Sow outdoors: 22 Jul to 23 Apr
Under cover: 24 Jun to 21 May
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on 22 July, ready around 24 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across New Zealand, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 31 Aug to 14 Mar; Under cover 3 Aug to 11 Apr

Sow outdoors: 31 Aug to 14 Mar
Under cover: 3 Aug to 11 Apr
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on 31 August, ready around 12 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across New Zealand, town by town

RocketOutdoors 22 Jul to 20 Apr; Under cover 24 Jun to 18 May

Sow outdoors: 22 Jul to 20 Apr
Under cover: 24 Jun to 18 May
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on 22 July, ready around 16 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Rocket across New Zealand, town by town

CeleryOutdoors 20 Jul to 19 Sep; Under cover 22 Jun to 17 Oct

Sow outdoors: 20 Jul to 19 Sep
Under cover: 22 Jun to 17 Oct
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 20 July, ready around 6 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across New Zealand, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors 13 Nov to 2 Feb; Under cover 16 Oct to 2 Mar

Sow outdoors: 13 Nov to 2 Feb
Under cover: 16 Oct to 2 Mar
First harvest: About 91 days after sowing. Sown on 13 November, ready around 12 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across New Zealand, town by town

French beanOutdoors 13 Nov to 4 Feb; Under cover 16 Oct to 4 Mar

Sow outdoors: 13 Nov to 4 Feb
Under cover: 16 Oct to 4 Mar
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on 13 November, ready around 26 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

French bean across New Zealand, town by town

Broad beanOutdoors 1 Apr to 23 Jun; Under cover 4 Mar to 21 Jul

Sow outdoors: 1 Apr to 23 Jun
Under cover: 4 Mar to 21 Jul
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 1 April, ready around 7 November.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Broad bean across New Zealand, town by town

PeaOutdoors 21 Jul to 21 Oct, and 3 Feb to 12 Feb; Under cover 6 Jan to 15 Jan, and 3 Feb to 12 Feb, and 3 Mar to 12 Mar, and 23 Jun to 18 Nov

Sow outdoors: 21 Jul to 21 Oct, and 3 Feb to 12 Feb
Under cover: 6 Jan to 15 Jan, and 3 Feb to 12 Feb, and 3 Mar to 12 Mar, and 23 Jun to 18 Nov
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 29 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across New Zealand, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 12 Jul to 10 Sep; Under cover 14 Jun to 8 Oct

Plant outdoors: 12 Jul to 10 Sep
Under cover: 14 Jun to 8 Oct
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on 12 July, ready around 4 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across New Zealand, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 1 Apr to 21 Jul; Under cover 4 Mar to 18 Aug

Plant outdoors: 1 Apr to 21 Jul
Under cover: 4 Mar to 18 Aug
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on 1 April, ready around 7 December.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across New Zealand, town by town

LeekOutdoors 3 Feb to 15 Feb, and 3 Jun to 5 Nov; Under cover 6 Jan to 18 Jan, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb, and 3 Mar to 15 Mar, and 6 May to 3 Dec

Sow outdoors: 3 Feb to 15 Feb, and 3 Jun to 5 Nov
Under cover: 6 Jan to 18 Jan, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb, and 3 Mar to 15 Mar, and 6 May to 3 Dec
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 3 February, ready around 4 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across New Zealand, town by town

Spring onionOutdoors 22 Jul to 15 Apr; Under cover 24 Jun to 13 May

Sow outdoors: 22 Jul to 15 Apr
Under cover: 24 Jun to 13 May
First harvest: About 100 days after sowing. Sown on 22 July, ready around 30 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Spring onion across New Zealand, town by town

ShallotOutdoors 20 Jul to 3 Oct; Under cover 22 Jun to 31 Oct

Plant outdoors: 20 Jul to 3 Oct
Under cover: 22 Jun to 31 Oct
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on 20 July, ready around 6 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across New Zealand, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors 21 Jul to 20 Nov, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb; Under cover 6 Jan to 18 Jan, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb, and 3 Mar to 15 Mar, and 23 Jun to 18 Dec

Sow outdoors: 21 Jul to 20 Nov, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb
Under cover: 6 Jan to 18 Jan, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb, and 3 Mar to 15 Mar, and 23 Jun to 18 Dec
First harvest: About 83 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 12 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across New Zealand, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 31 Aug to 8 Feb; Under cover 3 Aug to 8 Mar

Sow outdoors: 31 Aug to 8 Feb
Under cover: 3 Aug to 8 Mar
First harvest: About 109 days after sowing. Sown on 31 August, ready around 18 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across New Zealand, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors 21 Jul to 21 Oct; Under cover 23 Jun to 18 Nov

Sow outdoors: 21 Jul to 21 Oct
Under cover: 23 Jun to 18 Nov
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 1 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across New Zealand, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 15 May to 20 Sep; Under cover 17 Apr to 18 Oct

Sow outdoors: 15 May to 20 Sep
Under cover: 17 Apr to 18 Oct
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 15 May, ready around 31 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across New Zealand, town by town

KaleOutdoors 31 Aug to 19 Feb; Under cover 3 Aug to 19 Mar

Sow outdoors: 31 Aug to 19 Feb
Under cover: 3 Aug to 19 Mar
First harvest: About 97 days after sowing. Sown on 31 August, ready around 6 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across New Zealand, town by town

Pak choiOutdoors 26 Sep to 30 Mar; Under cover 29 Aug to 27 Apr

Sow outdoors: 26 Sep to 30 Mar
Under cover: 29 Aug to 27 Apr
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on 26 September, ready around 16 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across New Zealand, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 26 Sep to 9 Feb; Under cover 29 Aug to 9 Mar

Sow outdoors: 26 Sep to 9 Feb
Under cover: 29 Aug to 9 Mar
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on 26 September, ready around 11 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across New Zealand, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors 22 Jul to 22 Mar; Under cover 24 Jun to 19 Apr

Sow outdoors: 22 Jul to 22 Mar
Under cover: 24 Jun to 19 Apr
First harvest: About 107 days after sowing. Sown on 22 July, ready around 6 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across New Zealand, town by town

CorianderOutdoors 31 Aug to 1 Apr; Under cover 3 Aug to 29 Apr

Sow outdoors: 31 Aug to 1 Apr
Under cover: 3 Aug to 29 Apr
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on 31 August, ready around 31 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Coriander across New Zealand, town by town

ChivesOutdoors 21 Jul to 6 Oct, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb; Under cover 6 Jan to 20 Jan, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb, and 3 Mar to 17 Mar, and 23 Jun to 3 Nov

Sow outdoors: 21 Jul to 6 Oct, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb
Under cover: 6 Jan to 20 Jan, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb, and 3 Mar to 17 Mar, and 23 Jun to 3 Nov
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 31 Aug to 14 Jun; Under cover 3 Aug to 12 Jul

Sow outdoors: 31 Aug to 14 Jun
Under cover: 3 Aug to 12 Jul
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 21 Jul to 20 Sep, and 3 Feb to 18 Feb; Under cover 6 Jan to 21 Jan, and 3 Feb to 18 Feb, and 3 Mar to 18 Mar, and 23 Jun to 18 Oct

Plant outdoors: 21 Jul to 20 Sep, and 3 Feb to 18 Feb
Under cover: 6 Jan to 21 Jan, and 3 Feb to 18 Feb, and 3 Mar to 18 Mar, and 23 Jun to 18 Oct
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 17 May to 21 Jul; Under cover 19 Apr to 18 Aug

Plant outdoors: 17 May to 21 Jul
Under cover: 19 Apr to 18 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 Masterton

When is the last frost in Masterton?

On average around 31 August, and the first autumn frost comes around 19 June. 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 Masterton?

Yes. Plant them outdoors 22 Nov to 7 Jan, or under cover 25 Oct to 4 Feb.

What can I sow in Masterton in November?

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

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