Taranaki Region, New Zealand
Planting calendar for New Plymouth
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors 21 Nov to 6 Jan.
- 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 New Plymouth. 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: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow under cover | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Chilli | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow under cover | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Sweet pepper | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: 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 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 outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Squash | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: 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: 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 |
 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: 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 |
 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 under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Sow 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 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 under cover | 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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 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 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: 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 outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover |
 Celery | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | April: Not this month | May: Sow 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 under cover | 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 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 outdoors and 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: Plant under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant under cover | April: Not this month | May: Plant under cover | June: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Garlic | July: Plant outdoors and under cover | August: Plant under cover | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Plant under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant outdoors and under cover | June: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Leek | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow 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: 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: Plant 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 under cover | May: Not this month | June: Sow under cover |
 Broccoli | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow 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 |
 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 under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Sow under cover |
 Brussels sprout | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow 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: 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 |
 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 under cover | June: Not this month |
| Herbs | ||||||||||||
 Basil | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Parsley | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Sow under cover |
 Coriander | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: 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 outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | 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 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 under cover | 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 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 21 Nov to 6 Jan; Under cover 24 Oct to 3 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Nov to 6 Jan
- Under cover
- 24 Oct to 3 Feb
- First harvest
- About 85 days after sowing. Sown on 21 November, ready around 14 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
ChilliOutdoors 20 Nov to 6 Jan; Under cover 23 Oct to 3 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 20 Nov to 6 Jan
- Under cover
- 23 Oct to 3 Feb
- First harvest
- About 88 days after sowing. Sown on 20 November, ready around 16 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Sweet pepperOutdoors 28 Nov to 19 Jan; Under cover 31 Oct to 16 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Nov to 19 Jan
- Under cover
- 31 Oct to 16 Feb
- First harvest
- About 81 days after sowing. Sown on 28 November, ready around 17 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
AubergineOutdoors 28 Nov to 6 Jan; Under cover 31 Oct to 3 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Nov to 6 Jan
- Under cover
- 31 Oct to 3 Feb
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 28 November, ready around 26 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CourgetteOutdoors 20 Nov to 1 Mar; Under cover 23 Oct to 29 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 20 Nov to 1 Mar
- Under cover
- 23 Oct to 29 Mar
- First harvest
- About 59 days after sowing. Sown on 20 November, ready around 18 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors 20 Nov to 23 Feb; Under cover 23 Oct to 23 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 20 Nov to 23 Feb
- Under cover
- 23 Oct to 23 Mar
- First harvest
- About 67 days after sowing. Sown on 20 November, ready around 26 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SquashOutdoors 20 Nov to 19 Jan; Under cover 23 Oct to 16 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 20 Nov to 19 Jan
- Under cover
- 23 Oct to 16 Feb
- First harvest
- About 86 days after sowing. Sown on 20 November, ready around 14 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SweetcornOutdoors 11 Nov to 19 Jan; Under cover 14 Oct to 16 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Nov to 19 Jan
- Under cover
- 14 Oct to 16 Feb
- First harvest
- About 88 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 7 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors 26 Jul to 3 Nov, and 7 Feb to 13 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 10 Apr, and 28 Jun to 1 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 26 Jul to 3 Nov, and 7 Feb to 13 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 10 Apr, and 28 Jun to 1 Dec
- First harvest
- About 70 days after sowing. Sown on 26 July, ready around 4 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
BeetrootOutdoors 26 Jul to 8 Nov, and 7 Feb to 18 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 15 Apr, and 28 Jun to 6 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 26 Jul to 8 Nov, and 7 Feb to 18 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 15 Apr, and 28 Jun to 6 Dec
- First harvest
- About 57 days after sowing. Sown on 26 July, ready around 21 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
ParsnipOutdoors 3 Jul to 11 Oct, and 7 Feb to 22 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 25 Jan, and 7 Feb to 22 Feb, and 7 Mar to 22 Mar, and 5 Jun to 8 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 3 Jul to 11 Oct, and 7 Feb to 22 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 25 Jan, and 7 Feb to 22 Feb, and 7 Mar to 22 Mar, and 5 Jun to 8 Nov
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 3 July, ready around 19 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RadishOutdoors 27 Jul to 8 May; Under cover 29 Jun to 5 Jun
- Sow outdoors
- 27 Jul to 8 May
- Under cover
- 29 Jun to 5 Jun
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 27 July, ready around 1 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors 26 Jul to 20 Sep, and 7 Feb to 14 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 11 Apr, and 28 Jun to 18 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 26 Jul to 20 Sep, and 7 Feb to 14 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 11 Apr, and 28 Jun to 18 Oct
- First harvest
- About 70 days after planting. Planted on 26 July, ready around 4 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
TurnipOutdoors 27 Jul to 7 Apr; Under cover 29 Jun to 5 May
- Sow outdoors
- 27 Jul to 7 Apr
- Under cover
- 29 Jun to 5 May
- First harvest
- About 83 days after sowing. Sown on 27 July, ready around 18 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors 27 Jul to 7 Apr; Under cover 29 Jun to 5 May
- Sow outdoors
- 27 Jul to 7 Apr
- Under cover
- 29 Jun to 5 May
- First harvest
- About 96 days after sowing. Sown on 27 July, ready around 31 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors 14 Jul to 5 Jun; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 14 Jul to 5 Jun
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 27 days after sowing. Sown on 14 July, ready around 10 August.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors 27 Jul to 7 Apr; Under cover 29 Jun to 5 May
- Sow outdoors
- 27 Jul to 7 Apr
- Under cover
- 29 Jun to 5 May
- First harvest
- About 83 days after sowing. Sown on 27 July, ready around 18 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
RocketOutdoors 27 Jul to 22 May; Under cover 29 Jun to 19 Jun
- Sow outdoors
- 27 Jul to 22 May
- Under cover
- 29 Jun to 19 Jun
- First harvest
- About 53 days after sowing. Sown on 27 July, ready around 18 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors 7 Feb to 6 Mar, and 21 Jun to 24 Sep; Under cover 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 24 May to 22 Oct
- Sow outdoors
- 7 Feb to 6 Mar, and 21 Jun to 24 Sep
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 24 May to 22 Oct
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 7 February, ready around 26 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors 11 Nov to 14 Feb; Under cover 14 Oct to 14 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Nov to 14 Feb
- Under cover
- 14 Oct to 14 Mar
- First harvest
- About 83 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 2 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
French beanOutdoors 11 Nov to 28 Feb; Under cover 14 Oct to 28 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Nov to 28 Feb
- Under cover
- 14 Oct to 28 Mar
- First harvest
- About 69 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 19 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Broad beanOutdoors 10 Apr to 26 Jul; Under cover 13 Mar to 23 Aug
- Sow outdoors
- 10 Apr to 26 Jul
- Under cover
- 13 Mar to 23 Aug
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 10 April, ready around 16 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors 26 Jul to 26 Oct, and 7 Feb to 9 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 6 Apr, and 28 Jun to 23 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 26 Jul to 26 Oct, and 7 Feb to 9 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 6 Apr, and 28 Jun to 23 Nov
- First harvest
- About 62 days after sowing. Sown on 26 July, ready around 26 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors 7 Feb to 3 Mar, and 10 Jun to 15 Sep; Under cover 10 Jan to 31 Mar, and 13 May to 13 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 7 Feb to 3 Mar, and 10 Jun to 15 Sep
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 31 Mar, and 13 May to 13 Oct
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on 7 February, ready around 2 May.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
GarlicOutdoors 10 Apr to 26 Jul; Under cover 13 Mar to 23 Aug
- Plant outdoors
- 10 Apr to 26 Jul
- Under cover
- 13 Mar to 23 Aug
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on 10 April, ready around 16 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors 7 Feb to 10 Nov; Under cover 10 Jan to 8 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 7 Feb to 10 Nov
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 8 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 all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 55 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 25 February.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
ShallotOutdoors 7 Feb to 6 Mar, and 21 Jun to 8 Oct; Under cover 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 24 May to 5 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 7 Feb to 6 Mar, and 21 Jun to 8 Oct
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 24 May to 5 Nov
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on 7 February, ready around 26 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors 2 Jul to 25 Nov, and 7 Feb to 23 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 20 Apr, and 4 Jun to 23 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 2 Jul to 25 Nov, and 7 Feb to 23 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 20 Apr, and 4 Jun to 23 Dec
- First harvest
- About 73 days after sowing. Sown on 2 July, ready around 13 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
BroccoliOutdoors 26 Jul to 24 Oct, and 7 Feb to 6 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 28 Jun to 21 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 26 Jul to 24 Oct, and 7 Feb to 6 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 28 Jun to 21 Nov
- First harvest
- About 67 days after sowing. Sown on 26 July, ready around 1 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
CauliflowerOutdoors 13 Jul to 26 Oct, 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 15 Jun to 23 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 13 Jul to 26 Oct, 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 15 Jun to 23 Nov
- First harvest
- About 74 days after sowing. Sown on 13 July, ready around 25 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors 7 Feb to 25 Sep; Under cover 10 Jan to 23 Oct
- Sow outdoors
- 7 Feb to 25 Sep
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 23 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 26 Jul to 8 Nov, and 7 Feb to 16 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 13 Apr, and 28 Jun to 6 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 26 Jul to 8 Nov, and 7 Feb to 16 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 13 Apr, and 28 Jun to 6 Dec
- First harvest
- About 62 days after sowing. Sown on 26 July, ready around 26 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Pak choiOutdoors 17 Sep to 24 Apr; Under cover 20 Aug to 22 May
- Sow outdoors
- 17 Sep to 24 Apr
- Under cover
- 20 Aug to 22 May
- First harvest
- About 52 days after sowing. Sown on 17 September, ready around 8 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors 17 Sep to 4 Mar; Under cover 20 Aug to 1 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 17 Sep to 4 Mar
- Under cover
- 20 Aug to 1 Apr
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 17 September, ready around 4 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors 17 Jul to 24 Apr; Under cover 19 Jun to 22 May
- Sow outdoors
- 17 Jul to 24 Apr
- Under cover
- 19 Jun to 22 May
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on 17 July, ready around 31 August.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
CorianderOutdoors 27 Jul to 28 Apr; Under cover 29 Jun to 26 May
- Sow outdoors
- 27 Jul to 28 Apr
- Under cover
- 29 Jun to 26 May
- First harvest
- About 68 days after sowing. Sown on 27 July, ready around 3 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors 26 Jul to 11 Oct, and 7 Feb to 14 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 11 Apr, and 28 Jun to 8 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 26 Jul to 11 Oct, and 7 Feb to 14 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 11 Apr, and 28 Jun to 8 Nov
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
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.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors 26 Jul to 25 Sep, and 7 Feb to 18 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 15 Apr, and 28 Jun to 23 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 26 Jul to 25 Sep, and 7 Feb to 18 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 15 Apr, and 28 Jun to 23 Oct
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RaspberryOutdoors 31 May to 26 Jul; Under cover 3 May to 23 Aug
- Plant outdoors
- 31 May to 26 Jul
- Under cover
- 3 May to 23 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 New Plymouth
Does it frost in New Plymouth?
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 New Plymouth?
Yes. Plant them outdoors 21 Nov to 6 Jan, or under cover 24 Oct to 3 Feb.
What can I sow in New Plymouth in November?
Outdoors: tomato, chilli, 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: sweet pepper, aubergine, carrot, parsnip, pea, 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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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