Auckland, New Zealand

Planting calendar for Mount Eden

Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors 12 Nov to 22 Dec, and 9 Feb to 2 Mar.

Frost: Frost is rare here

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

Carrot
Parsnip
Pea
Shallot
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Chives

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Mount Eden. 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 Mount Eden, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun
Fruiting
Tomato	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Chilli	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Sweet pepper	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Aubergine	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Squash	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Sweetcorn	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	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 under cover	June: Sow under cover
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 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 under cover	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 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
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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover
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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month
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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	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 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
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 outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	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: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and 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 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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and 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: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	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 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
Broccoli	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 under cover	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: Sow 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 outdoors and 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: 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 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 under cover	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: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover
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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover
Coriander	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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover
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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month
Mint	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 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 outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Plant under cover
RaspberryWinters 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
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 12 Nov to 22 Dec, and 9 Feb to 2 Mar; Under cover 15 Oct to 30 Mar

Sow outdoors: 12 Nov to 22 Dec, and 9 Feb to 2 Mar
Under cover: 15 Oct to 30 Mar
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 12 November, ready around 17 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across New Zealand, town by town

ChilliOutdoors 11 Nov to 22 Dec, and 9 Feb to 13 Mar; Under cover 14 Oct to 10 Apr

Sow outdoors: 11 Nov to 22 Dec, and 9 Feb to 13 Mar
Under cover: 14 Oct to 10 Apr
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 3 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across New Zealand, town by town

Sweet pepperOutdoors 19 Nov to 30 Dec, and 9 Feb to 10 Mar; Under cover 22 Oct to 7 Apr

Sow outdoors: 19 Nov to 30 Dec, and 9 Feb to 10 Mar
Under cover: 22 Oct to 7 Apr
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 19 November, ready around 5 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across New Zealand, town by town

AubergineOutdoors 19 Nov to 22 Dec, and 9 Feb to 27 Mar; Under cover 22 Oct to 24 Apr

Sow outdoors: 19 Nov to 22 Dec, and 9 Feb to 27 Mar
Under cover: 22 Oct to 24 Apr
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 19 November, ready around 17 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across New Zealand, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 11 Nov to 18 Jan, and 9 Feb to 23 Mar; Under cover 14 Oct to 20 Apr

Sow outdoors: 11 Nov to 18 Jan, and 9 Feb to 23 Mar
Under cover: 14 Oct to 20 Apr
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 17 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across New Zealand, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 11 Nov to 18 Jan, and 9 Feb to 18 Mar; Under cover 14 Oct to 15 Apr

Sow outdoors: 11 Nov to 18 Jan, and 9 Feb to 18 Mar
Under cover: 14 Oct to 15 Apr
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 23 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across New Zealand, town by town

SquashOutdoors 11 Nov to 30 Dec, and 9 Feb to 4 Mar; Under cover 14 Oct to 1 Apr

Sow outdoors: 11 Nov to 30 Dec, and 9 Feb to 4 Mar
Under cover: 14 Oct to 1 Apr
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 16 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across New Zealand, town by town

SweetcornOutdoors 3 Nov to 30 Dec, and 9 Feb to 5 Mar; Under cover 6 Oct to 2 Apr

Sow outdoors: 3 Nov to 30 Dec, and 9 Feb to 5 Mar
Under cover: 6 Oct to 2 Apr
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on 3 November, ready around 2 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweetcorn across New Zealand, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors 9 Feb to 16 Apr, and 25 Jun to 6 Nov; Under cover 12 Jan to 14 May, and 28 May to 4 Dec

Sow outdoors: 9 Feb to 16 Apr, and 25 Jun to 6 Nov
Under cover: 12 Jan to 14 May, and 28 May to 4 Dec
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on 9 February, ready around 12 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across New Zealand, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 29 Jul to 11 Nov, and 9 Feb to 11 Apr; Under cover 12 Jan to 9 May, and 1 Jul to 9 Dec

Sow outdoors: 29 Jul to 11 Nov, and 9 Feb to 11 Apr
Under cover: 12 Jan to 9 May, and 1 Jul to 9 Dec
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 17 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beetroot across New Zealand, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors 9 Feb to 13 Apr, and 19 May to 14 Oct; Under cover 12 Jan to 11 Nov

Sow outdoors: 9 Feb to 13 Apr, and 19 May to 14 Oct
Under cover: 12 Jan to 11 Nov
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 9 February, ready around 28 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across New Zealand, town by town

RadishOutdoors 30 Jul to 5 Jun; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: 30 Jul to 5 Jun
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on 30 July, ready around 2 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across New Zealand, town by town

PotatoOutdoors 9 Feb to 19 Apr, and 23 Jun to 23 Sep; Under cover 12 Jan to 17 May, and 26 May to 21 Oct

Plant outdoors: 9 Feb to 19 Apr, and 23 Jun to 23 Sep
Under cover: 12 Jan to 17 May, and 26 May to 21 Oct
First harvest: About 62 days after planting. Planted on 9 February, ready around 12 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across New Zealand, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 30 Jul to 4 May; Under cover 2 Jul to 1 Jun

Sow outdoors: 30 Jul to 4 May
Under cover: 2 Jul to 1 Jun
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 30 July, ready around 16 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across New Zealand, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 14 Jul to 9 May; Under cover 16 Jun to 6 Jun

Sow outdoors: 14 Jul to 9 May
Under cover: 16 Jun to 6 Jun
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 14 July, ready around 25 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across New Zealand, town by town

SpinachOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 5 February.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across New Zealand, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 30 Jul to 4 May; Under cover 2 Jul to 1 Jun

Sow outdoors: 30 Jul to 4 May
Under cover: 2 Jul to 1 Jun
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 30 July, ready around 16 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across New Zealand, town by town

RocketOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 32 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 2 February.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Rocket across New Zealand, town by town

CeleryOutdoors 9 Feb to 27 Sep; Under cover 12 Jan to 25 Oct

Sow outdoors: 9 Feb to 27 Sep
Under cover: 12 Jan to 25 Oct
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 9 February, ready around 28 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across New Zealand, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors 3 Nov to 18 Jan, and 9 Feb to 11 Mar; Under cover 6 Oct to 8 Apr

Sow outdoors: 3 Nov to 18 Jan, and 9 Feb to 11 Mar
Under cover: 6 Oct to 8 Apr
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on 3 November, ready around 27 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across New Zealand, town by town

French beanOutdoors 3 Nov to 22 Mar; Under cover 6 Oct to 19 Apr

Sow outdoors: 3 Nov to 22 Mar
Under cover: 6 Oct to 19 Apr
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on 3 November, ready around 6 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

French bean across New Zealand, town by town

Broad beanOutdoors 21 Apr to 29 Jul; Under cover 24 Mar to 26 Aug

Sow outdoors: 21 Apr to 29 Jul
Under cover: 24 Mar to 26 Aug
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 21 April, ready around 27 November.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Broad bean across New Zealand, town by town

PeaOutdoors 29 Jul to 29 Oct, and 9 Feb to 2 Apr; Under cover 12 Jan to 30 Apr, and 1 Jul to 26 Nov

Sow outdoors: 29 Jul to 29 Oct, and 9 Feb to 2 Apr
Under cover: 12 Jan to 30 Apr, and 1 Jul to 26 Nov
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.

Pea across New Zealand, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 9 Feb to 18 Sep; Under cover 12 Jan to 16 Oct

Plant outdoors: 9 Feb to 18 Sep
Under cover: 12 Jan to 16 Oct
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on 9 February, ready around 4 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across New Zealand, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 21 Apr to 29 Jul; Under cover 24 Mar to 26 Aug

Plant outdoors: 21 Apr to 29 Jul
Under cover: 24 Mar to 26 Aug
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on 21 April, ready around 27 December.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across New Zealand, town by town

LeekOutdoors 9 Feb to 13 Nov; Under cover 12 Jan to 11 Dec

Sow outdoors: 9 Feb to 13 Nov
Under cover: 12 Jan to 11 Dec
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 9 February, ready around 10 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across New Zealand, town by town

Spring onionOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 19 February.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Spring onion across New Zealand, town by town

ShallotOutdoors 9 Feb to 11 Oct; Under cover 12 Jan to 8 Nov

Plant outdoors: 9 Feb to 11 Oct
Under cover: 12 Jan to 8 Nov
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on 9 February, ready around 28 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across New Zealand, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors 9 Feb to 28 Nov; Under cover 12 Jan to 26 Dec

Sow outdoors: 9 Feb to 28 Nov
Under cover: 12 Jan to 26 Dec
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 9 February, ready around 16 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across New Zealand, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 24 Jul to 27 Oct, and 9 Feb to 3 Apr; Under cover 12 Jan to 1 May, and 26 Jun to 24 Nov

Sow outdoors: 24 Jul to 27 Oct, and 9 Feb to 3 Apr
Under cover: 12 Jan to 1 May, and 26 Jun to 24 Nov
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on 24 July, ready around 21 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across New Zealand, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors 9 Feb to 8 Apr, and 7 Jun to 29 Oct; Under cover 12 Jan to 26 Nov

Sow outdoors: 9 Feb to 8 Apr, and 7 Jun to 29 Oct
Under cover: 12 Jan to 26 Nov
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 9 February, ready around 22 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across New Zealand, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 9 Feb to 28 Sep; Under cover 12 Jan to 26 Oct

Sow outdoors: 9 Feb to 28 Sep
Under cover: 12 Jan to 26 Oct
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 9 February, ready around 28 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across New Zealand, town by town

KaleOutdoors 29 Jul to 11 Nov, and 9 Feb to 12 Apr; Under cover 12 Jan to 10 May, and 1 Jul to 9 Dec

Sow outdoors: 29 Jul to 11 Nov, and 9 Feb to 12 Apr
Under cover: 12 Jan to 10 May, and 1 Jul to 9 Dec
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 22 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across New Zealand, town by town

Pak choiOutdoors 2 Sep to 22 May; Under cover 5 Aug to 19 Jun

Sow outdoors: 2 Sep to 22 May
Under cover: 5 Aug to 19 Jun
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on 2 September, ready around 24 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across New Zealand, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 2 Sep to 25 Mar; Under cover 5 Aug to 22 Apr

Sow outdoors: 2 Sep to 25 Mar
Under cover: 5 Aug to 22 Apr
First harvest: About 79 days after sowing. Sown on 2 September, ready around 20 November.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across New Zealand, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 21 February.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across New Zealand, town by town

CorianderOutdoors 15 Jul to 3 Jun; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: 15 Jul to 3 Jun
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on 15 July, ready around 14 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Coriander across New Zealand, town by town

ChivesOutdoors 29 Jul to 14 Oct, and 9 Feb to 9 Apr; Under cover 12 Jan to 7 May, and 1 Jul to 11 Nov

Sow outdoors: 29 Jul to 14 Oct, and 9 Feb to 9 Apr
Under cover: 12 Jan to 7 May, and 1 Jul to 11 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 all year

Sow outdoors: all year
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 8 Jul to 28 Sep, and 9 Feb to 18 Apr; Under cover 12 Jan to 16 May, and 10 Jun to 26 Oct

Plant outdoors: 8 Jul to 28 Sep, and 9 Feb to 18 Apr
Under cover: 12 Jan to 16 May, and 10 Jun to 26 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

RaspberryNot 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.

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 Mount Eden

Does it frost in Mount Eden?

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 Mount Eden?

Yes. Plant them outdoors 12 Nov to 22 Dec, and 9 Feb to 2 Mar, or under cover 15 Oct to 30 Mar.

What can I sow in Mount Eden in November?

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