Auckland, New Zealand

Planting calendar for Papakura

Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors 7 Nov to 15 Dec, and 8 Feb to 9 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
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Chives

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Papakura. 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 Papakura, 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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and 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 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
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 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
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: Not this month	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 outdoors and 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: Not this month	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 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 outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	June: Sow under cover
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 outdoors and 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 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 under cover	June: Sow under cover
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 outdoors and under cover
Chives	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow 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 7 Nov to 15 Dec, and 8 Feb to 9 Mar; Under cover 10 Oct to 6 Apr

Sow outdoors: 7 Nov to 15 Dec, and 8 Feb to 9 Mar
Under cover: 10 Oct to 6 Apr
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 7 November, ready around 12 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across New Zealand, town by town

ChilliOutdoors 5 Nov to 15 Dec, and 8 Feb to 26 Mar; Under cover 8 Oct to 23 Apr

Sow outdoors: 5 Nov to 15 Dec, and 8 Feb to 26 Mar
Under cover: 8 Oct to 23 Apr
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on 5 November, ready around 28 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across New Zealand, town by town

Sweet pepperOutdoors 13 Nov to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 19 Mar; Under cover 16 Oct to 16 Apr

Sow outdoors: 13 Nov to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 19 Mar
Under cover: 16 Oct to 16 Apr
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 13 November, ready around 30 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across New Zealand, town by town

AubergineOutdoors 13 Nov to 15 Dec, and 8 Feb to 27 Apr; Under cover 16 Oct to 25 May

Sow outdoors: 13 Nov to 15 Dec, and 8 Feb to 27 Apr
Under cover: 16 Oct to 25 May
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 13 November, ready around 11 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across New Zealand, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 5 Nov to 7 Jan, and 8 Feb to 27 Mar; Under cover 8 Oct to 24 Apr

Sow outdoors: 5 Nov to 7 Jan, and 8 Feb to 27 Mar
Under cover: 8 Oct to 24 Apr
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 5 November, ready around 11 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across New Zealand, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 5 Nov to 7 Jan, and 8 Feb to 22 Mar; Under cover 8 Oct to 19 Apr

Sow outdoors: 5 Nov to 7 Jan, and 8 Feb to 22 Mar
Under cover: 8 Oct to 19 Apr
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 5 November, ready around 17 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across New Zealand, town by town

SquashOutdoors 5 Nov to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 11 Mar; Under cover 8 Oct to 8 Apr

Sow outdoors: 5 Nov to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 11 Mar
Under cover: 8 Oct to 8 Apr
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 5 November, ready around 10 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across New Zealand, town by town

SweetcornOutdoors 28 Oct to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 11 Mar; Under cover 30 Sep to 8 Apr

Sow outdoors: 28 Oct to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 11 Mar
Under cover: 30 Sep to 8 Apr
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on 28 October, ready around 27 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweetcorn across New Zealand, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors 8 Feb to 27 Apr, and 12 Jun to 4 Nov; Under cover 11 Jan to 2 Dec

Sow outdoors: 8 Feb to 27 Apr, and 12 Jun to 4 Nov
Under cover: 11 Jan to 2 Dec
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 9 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across New Zealand, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 27 Jul to 9 Nov, and 8 Feb to 16 Apr; Under cover 11 Jan to 14 May, and 29 Jun to 7 Dec

Sow outdoors: 27 Jul to 9 Nov, and 8 Feb to 16 Apr
Under cover: 11 Jan to 14 May, and 29 Jun to 7 Dec
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on 27 July, ready around 13 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beetroot across New Zealand, town by town

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

Sow outdoors: 8 Feb to 12 Oct
Under cover: 11 Jan to 9 Nov
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 27 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across New Zealand, town by town

RadishOutdoors 28 Jul to 12 Jun; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 12 Jun
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 31 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across New Zealand, town by town

PotatoOutdoors 8 Feb to 30 Apr, and 8 Jun to 21 Sep; Under cover 11 Jan to 19 Oct

Plant outdoors: 8 Feb to 30 Apr, and 8 Jun to 21 Sep
Under cover: 11 Jan to 19 Oct
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on 8 February, ready around 9 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across New Zealand, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 25 Jul to 9 May; Under cover 27 Jun to 6 Jun

Sow outdoors: 25 Jul to 9 May
Under cover: 27 Jun to 6 Jun
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 25 July, ready around 30 August.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across New Zealand, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 2 Jul to 17 May; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: 2 Jul to 17 May
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 2 July, ready around 13 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 34 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 4 February.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across New Zealand, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 25 Jul to 9 May; Under cover 27 Jun to 6 Jun

Sow outdoors: 25 Jul to 9 May
Under cover: 27 Jun to 6 Jun
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 25 July, ready around 30 August.
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 31 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 1 February.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Rocket across New Zealand, town by town

CeleryOutdoors 8 Feb to 25 Sep; Under cover 11 Jan to 23 Oct

Sow outdoors: 8 Feb to 25 Sep
Under cover: 11 Jan to 23 Oct
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 27 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across New Zealand, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors 28 Oct to 7 Jan, and 8 Feb to 16 Mar; Under cover 30 Sep to 13 Apr

Sow outdoors: 28 Oct to 7 Jan, and 8 Feb to 16 Mar
Under cover: 30 Sep to 13 Apr
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on 28 October, ready around 21 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across New Zealand, town by town

French beanOutdoors 28 Oct to 27 Mar; Under cover 30 Sep to 24 Apr

Sow outdoors: 28 Oct to 27 Mar
Under cover: 30 Sep to 24 Apr
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on 28 October, ready around 30 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

French bean across New Zealand, town by town

Broad beanOutdoors 24 Apr to 27 Jul; Under cover 27 Mar to 24 Aug

Sow outdoors: 24 Apr to 27 Jul
Under cover: 27 Mar to 24 Aug
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 24 April, ready around 30 November.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Broad bean across New Zealand, town by town

PeaOutdoors 27 Jul to 27 Oct, and 8 Feb to 7 Apr; Under cover 11 Jan to 5 May, and 29 Jun to 24 Nov

Sow outdoors: 27 Jul to 27 Oct, and 8 Feb to 7 Apr
Under cover: 11 Jan to 5 May, and 29 Jun to 24 Nov
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.

Pea across New Zealand, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 8 Feb to 16 Sep; Under cover 11 Jan to 14 Oct

Plant outdoors: 8 Feb to 16 Sep
Under cover: 11 Jan to 14 Oct
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on 8 February, ready around 3 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across New Zealand, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 24 Apr to 27 Jul; Under cover 27 Mar to 24 Aug

Plant outdoors: 24 Apr to 27 Jul
Under cover: 27 Mar to 24 Aug
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on 24 April, ready around 30 December.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across New Zealand, town by town

LeekOutdoors 8 Feb to 11 Nov; Under cover 11 Jan to 9 Dec

Sow outdoors: 8 Feb to 11 Nov
Under cover: 11 Jan to 9 Dec
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 9 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 47 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 17 February.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Spring onion across New Zealand, town by town

ShallotOutdoors 8 Feb to 9 Oct; Under cover 11 Jan to 6 Nov

Plant outdoors: 8 Feb to 9 Oct
Under cover: 11 Jan to 6 Nov
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on 8 February, ready around 27 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across New Zealand, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors 8 Feb to 26 Nov; Under cover 11 Jan to 24 Dec

Sow outdoors: 8 Feb to 26 Nov
Under cover: 11 Jan to 24 Dec
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 15 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across New Zealand, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 15 Jul to 25 Oct, and 8 Feb to 8 Apr; Under cover 11 Jan to 6 May, and 17 Jun to 22 Nov

Sow outdoors: 15 Jul to 25 Oct, and 8 Feb to 8 Apr
Under cover: 11 Jan to 6 May, and 17 Jun to 22 Nov
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on 15 July, ready around 10 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across New Zealand, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors 8 Feb to 25 Apr, and 18 May to 27 Oct; Under cover 11 Jan to 24 Nov

Sow outdoors: 8 Feb to 25 Apr, and 18 May to 27 Oct
Under cover: 11 Jan to 24 Nov
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 21 April.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across New Zealand, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 8 Feb to 26 Sep; Under cover 11 Jan to 24 Oct

Sow outdoors: 8 Feb to 26 Sep
Under cover: 11 Jan to 24 Oct
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 27 May.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across New Zealand, town by town

KaleOutdoors 20 Jul to 9 Nov, and 8 Feb to 17 Apr; Under cover 11 Jan to 15 May, and 22 Jun to 7 Dec

Sow outdoors: 20 Jul to 9 Nov, and 8 Feb to 17 Apr
Under cover: 11 Jan to 15 May, and 22 Jun to 7 Dec
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on 20 July, ready around 11 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across New Zealand, town by town

Pak choiOutdoors 27 Aug to 28 May; Under cover 30 Jul to 25 Jun

Sow outdoors: 27 Aug to 28 May
Under cover: 30 Jul to 25 Jun
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on 27 August, ready around 18 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across New Zealand, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 27 Aug to 30 Mar; Under cover 30 Jul to 27 Apr

Sow outdoors: 27 Aug to 30 Mar
Under cover: 30 Jul to 27 Apr
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 27 August, ready around 13 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 50 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 20 February.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across New Zealand, town by town

CorianderOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 7 February.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Coriander across New Zealand, town by town

ChivesOutdoors 23 Jul to 12 Oct, and 8 Feb to 14 Apr; Under cover 11 Jan to 12 May, and 25 Jun to 9 Nov

Sow outdoors: 23 Jul to 12 Oct, and 8 Feb to 14 Apr
Under cover: 11 Jan to 12 May, and 25 Jun to 9 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 Feb to 26 Apr, and 27 Jun to 26 Sep; Under cover 11 Jan to 24 Oct

Plant outdoors: 8 Feb to 26 Apr, and 27 Jun to 26 Sep
Under cover: 11 Jan to 24 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 Papakura

Does it frost in Papakura?

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 Papakura?

Yes. Plant them outdoors 7 Nov to 15 Dec, and 8 Feb to 9 Mar, or under cover 10 Oct to 6 Apr.

What can I sow in Papakura 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, 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