Canterbury, New Zealand

Planting calendar for Rangiora

Last frost around 21 September, first frost around 1 June: about 253 frost-free days.

Last frost: 21 September
First frost: 1 June
Frost-free days: 253

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

Potato
Brussels sprout
Strawberry

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Rangiora. 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 Rangiora, 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: 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: 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
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: 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: Not this month	March: Not this month	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: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Squash	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	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 under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Beetroot	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Parsnip	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Radish	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Potato	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: 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 under cover	April: Not this month	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 under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Spinach	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Swiss chard	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	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 under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Celery	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Sow under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
French bean	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Broad bean	July: 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: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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 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
Onion family
Onion	July: Plant 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: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Garlic	July: Plant under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	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: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
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 under cover	May: Not this month	June: Sow under cover
Shallot	July: Plant outdoors and under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Plant under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	July: Sow 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 under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Broccoli	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Cauliflower	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow 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
Brussels sprout	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Pak choi	July: Not this month	August: 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
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 under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Parsley	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Coriander	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Mint	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
Fruit
Strawberry	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: 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: Plant under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	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

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors 6 Nov to 13 Dec; Under cover 9 Oct to 10 Jan

Sow outdoors: 6 Nov to 13 Dec
Under cover: 9 Oct to 10 Jan
First harvest: About 105 days after sowing. Sown on 6 November, ready around 19 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across New Zealand, town by town

ChilliOutdoors 4 Nov to 13 Dec; Under cover 7 Oct to 10 Jan

Sow outdoors: 4 Nov to 13 Dec
Under cover: 7 Oct to 10 Jan
First harvest: About 116 days after sowing. Sown on 4 November, ready around 28 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across New Zealand, town by town

Sweet pepperOutdoors 11 Nov to 21 Dec; Under cover 14 Oct to 18 Jan

Sow outdoors: 11 Nov to 21 Dec
Under cover: 14 Oct to 18 Jan
First harvest: About 109 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 28 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across New Zealand, town by town

AubergineOutdoors 11 Nov to 13 Dec; Under cover 14 Oct to 10 Jan

Sow outdoors: 11 Nov to 13 Dec
Under cover: 14 Oct to 10 Jan
First harvest: About 110 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 1 March.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across New Zealand, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 4 Nov to 7 Jan; Under cover 7 Oct to 4 Feb

Sow outdoors: 4 Nov to 7 Jan
Under cover: 7 Oct to 4 Feb
First harvest: About 65 days after sowing. Sown on 4 November, ready around 8 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across New Zealand, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 4 Nov to 7 Jan; Under cover 7 Oct to 4 Feb

Sow outdoors: 4 Nov to 7 Jan
Under cover: 7 Oct to 4 Feb
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on 4 November, ready around 18 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across New Zealand, town by town

SquashOutdoors 4 Nov to 21 Dec; Under cover 7 Oct to 18 Jan

Sow outdoors: 4 Nov to 21 Dec
Under cover: 7 Oct to 18 Jan
First harvest: About 106 days after sowing. Sown on 4 November, ready around 18 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across New Zealand, town by town

SweetcornOutdoors 28 Oct to 21 Dec; Under cover 30 Sep to 18 Jan

Sow outdoors: 28 Oct to 21 Dec
Under cover: 30 Sep to 18 Jan
First harvest: About 102 days after sowing. Sown on 28 October, ready around 7 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweetcorn across New Zealand, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors 2 Sep to 31 Jan; Under cover 5 Aug to 28 Feb

Sow outdoors: 2 Sep to 31 Jan
Under cover: 5 Aug to 28 Feb
First harvest: About 111 days after sowing. Sown on 2 September, ready around 22 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across New Zealand, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 2 Sep to 12 Feb; Under cover 5 Aug to 12 Mar

Sow outdoors: 2 Sep to 12 Feb
Under cover: 5 Aug to 12 Mar
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 2 September, ready around 19 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beetroot across New Zealand, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors 12 Aug to 20 Nov; Under cover 15 Jul to 18 Dec

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 20 Nov
Under cover: 15 Jul to 18 Dec
First harvest: About 147 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 6 January.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across New Zealand, town by town

RadishOutdoors 12 Aug to 1 Apr; Under cover 15 Jul to 29 Apr

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 1 Apr
Under cover: 15 Jul to 29 Apr
First harvest: About 32 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 13 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across New Zealand, town by town

PotatoOutdoors 12 Aug to 22 Oct; Under cover 15 Jul to 19 Nov

Plant outdoors: 12 Aug to 22 Oct
Under cover: 15 Jul to 19 Nov
First harvest: About 115 days after planting. Planted on 12 August, ready around 5 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across New Zealand, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 12 Aug to 2 Mar; Under cover 15 Jul to 30 Mar

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 2 Mar
Under cover: 15 Jul to 30 Mar
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 20 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across New Zealand, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 18 Aug to 26 Feb; Under cover 21 Jul to 26 Mar

Sow outdoors: 18 Aug to 26 Feb
Under cover: 21 Jul to 26 Mar
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on 18 August, ready around 6 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across New Zealand, town by town

SpinachOutdoors 12 Aug to 4 Apr; Under cover 15 Jul to 2 May

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 4 Apr
Under cover: 15 Jul to 2 May
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 3 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across New Zealand, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 2 Sep to 2 Mar; Under cover 5 Aug to 30 Mar

Sow outdoors: 2 Sep to 2 Mar
Under cover: 5 Aug to 30 Mar
First harvest: About 67 days after sowing. Sown on 2 September, ready around 8 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across New Zealand, town by town

RocketOutdoors 12 Aug to 3 Apr; Under cover 15 Jul to 1 May

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 3 Apr
Under cover: 15 Jul to 1 May
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 27 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Rocket across New Zealand, town by town

CeleryOutdoors 14 Jul to 12 Sep; Under cover 16 Jun to 10 Oct

Sow outdoors: 14 Jul to 12 Sep
Under cover: 16 Jun to 10 Oct
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 14 July, ready around 30 September.
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; Under cover 30 Sep to 4 Feb

Sow outdoors: 28 Oct to 7 Jan
Under cover: 30 Sep to 4 Feb
First harvest: About 94 days after sowing. Sown on 28 October, ready around 30 January.
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 31 Jan; Under cover 30 Sep to 28 Feb

Sow outdoors: 28 Oct to 31 Jan
Under cover: 30 Sep to 28 Feb
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on 28 October, ready around 12 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

French bean across New Zealand, town by town

Broad beanOutdoors 7 Apr to 3 Jun; Under cover 10 Mar to 1 Jul

Sow outdoors: 7 Apr to 3 Jun
Under cover: 10 Mar to 1 Jul
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 7 April, ready around 13 November.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Broad bean across New Zealand, town by town

PeaOutdoors 12 Aug to 13 Dec; Under cover 15 Jul to 10 Jan

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 13 Dec
Under cover: 15 Jul to 10 Jan
First harvest: About 93 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 13 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across New Zealand, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 4 Aug to 8 Oct; Under cover 7 Jul to 5 Nov

Plant outdoors: 4 Aug to 8 Oct
Under cover: 7 Jul to 5 Nov
First harvest: About 161 days after planting. Planted on 4 August, ready around 12 January.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across New Zealand, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 7 Apr to 17 Jun; Under cover 10 Mar to 15 Jul

Plant outdoors: 7 Apr to 17 Jun
Under cover: 10 Mar to 15 Jul
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on 7 April, ready around 13 December.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across New Zealand, town by town

LeekOutdoors 12 Aug to 7 Jan; Under cover 15 Jul to 4 Feb

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 7 Jan
Under cover: 15 Jul to 4 Feb
First harvest: About 166 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 25 January.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across New Zealand, town by town

Spring onionOutdoors 15 Jul to 22 Mar; Under cover 17 Jun to 19 Apr

Sow outdoors: 15 Jul to 22 Mar
Under cover: 17 Jun to 19 Apr
First harvest: About 94 days after sowing. Sown on 15 July, ready around 17 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Spring onion across New Zealand, town by town

ShallotOutdoors 14 Jul to 26 Sep; Under cover 16 Jun to 24 Oct

Plant outdoors: 14 Jul to 26 Sep
Under cover: 16 Jun to 24 Oct
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on 14 July, ready around 30 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across New Zealand, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors 12 Aug to 31 Jan; Under cover 15 Jul to 28 Feb

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 31 Jan
Under cover: 15 Jul to 28 Feb
First harvest: About 126 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 16 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across New Zealand, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 2 Sep to 7 Jan; Under cover 5 Aug to 4 Feb

Sow outdoors: 2 Sep to 7 Jan
Under cover: 5 Aug to 4 Feb
First harvest: About 100 days after sowing. Sown on 2 September, ready around 11 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across New Zealand, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors 12 Aug to 13 Dec; Under cover 15 Jul to 10 Jan

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 13 Dec
Under cover: 15 Jul to 10 Jan
First harvest: About 137 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 27 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across New Zealand, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 12 Aug to 29 Oct, and 10 Jun to 17 Jun; Under cover 8 Jul to 26 Nov, and 13 May to 20 May, and 10 Jun to 17 Jun

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 29 Oct, and 10 Jun to 17 Jun
Under cover: 8 Jul to 26 Nov, and 13 May to 20 May, and 10 Jun to 17 Jun
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 28 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across New Zealand, town by town

KaleOutdoors 2 Sep to 7 Feb; Under cover 5 Aug to 7 Mar

Sow outdoors: 2 Sep to 7 Feb
Under cover: 5 Aug to 7 Mar
First harvest: About 89 days after sowing. Sown on 2 September, ready around 30 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across New Zealand, town by town

Pak choiOutdoors 19 Sep to 18 Mar; Under cover 22 Aug to 15 Apr

Sow outdoors: 19 Sep to 18 Mar
Under cover: 22 Aug to 15 Apr
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on 19 September, ready around 7 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across New Zealand, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 21 Sep to 3 Feb; Under cover 24 Aug to 3 Mar

Sow outdoors: 21 Sep to 3 Feb
Under cover: 24 Aug to 3 Mar
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 21 September, ready around 2 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across New Zealand, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors 12 Aug to 4 Mar; Under cover 15 Jul to 1 Apr

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 4 Mar
Under cover: 15 Jul to 1 Apr
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on 12 August, ready around 7 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across New Zealand, town by town

CorianderOutdoors 2 Sep to 18 Mar; Under cover 5 Aug to 15 Apr

Sow outdoors: 2 Sep to 18 Mar
Under cover: 5 Aug to 15 Apr
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on 2 September, ready around 27 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Coriander across New Zealand, town by town

ChivesOutdoors 12 Aug to 20 Nov; Under cover 15 Jul to 18 Dec

Sow outdoors: 12 Aug to 20 Nov
Under cover: 15 Jul to 18 Dec
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 2 Sep to 4 May; Under cover 5 Aug to 1 Jun

Sow outdoors: 2 Sep to 4 May
Under cover: 5 Aug to 1 Jun
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 12 Aug to 29 Oct; Under cover 15 Jul to 26 Nov

Plant outdoors: 12 Aug to 29 Oct
Under cover: 15 Jul to 26 Nov
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Strawberry across New Zealand, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors 12 May to 14 Jul; Under cover 14 Apr to 11 Aug

Plant outdoors: 12 May to 14 Jul
Under cover: 14 Apr to 11 Aug
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across New Zealand, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors 23 Apr to 14 Jul; Under cover 26 Mar to 11 Aug

Plant outdoors: 23 Apr to 14 Jul
Under cover: 26 Mar to 11 Aug
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 Rangiora

When is the last frost in Rangiora?

On average around 21 September, and the first autumn frost comes around 1 June. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Rangiora?

Yes. Plant them outdoors 6 Nov to 13 Dec, or under cover 9 Oct to 10 Jan.

What can I sow in Rangiora in November?

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

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