Tasman District, New Zealand

Planting calendar for Richmond

Last frost around 9 September, first frost around 6 June: about 270 frost-free days.

Last frost: 9 September
First frost: 6 June
Frost-free days: 270

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 Richmond. 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 Richmond, 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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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 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 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
Roots
Carrot	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Beetroot	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Parsnip	July: Sow 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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	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: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow 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: 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 outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow 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 under cover	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 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
French bean	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	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
Broad bean	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: 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: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Plant under cover
Garlic	July: Plant 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 under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover
Spring onion	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow 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 outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	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 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 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
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: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month
Pak choi	July: Not this month	August: 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 outdoors and under cover	March: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	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: 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
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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover
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: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	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 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 2 Nov to 6 Dec; Under cover 5 Oct to 3 Jan

Sow outdoors: 2 Nov to 6 Dec
Under cover: 5 Oct to 3 Jan
First harvest: About 95 days after sowing. Sown on 2 November, ready around 5 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Tomato across New Zealand, town by town

ChilliOutdoors 31 Oct to 6 Dec; Under cover 3 Oct to 3 Jan

Sow outdoors: 31 Oct to 6 Dec
Under cover: 3 Oct to 3 Jan
First harvest: About 102 days after sowing. Sown on 31 October, ready around 10 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Chilli across New Zealand, town by town

Sweet pepperOutdoors 7 Nov to 13 Dec; Under cover 10 Oct to 10 Jan

Sow outdoors: 7 Nov to 13 Dec
Under cover: 10 Oct to 10 Jan
First harvest: About 95 days after sowing. Sown on 7 November, ready around 10 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Sweet pepper across New Zealand, town by town

AubergineOutdoors 7 Nov to 6 Dec; Under cover 10 Oct to 3 Jan

Sow outdoors: 7 Nov to 6 Dec
Under cover: 10 Oct to 3 Jan
First harvest: About 95 days after sowing. Sown on 7 November, ready around 10 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Aubergine across New Zealand, town by town

CourgetteOutdoors 31 Oct to 26 Dec, and 1 Feb to 13 Feb; Under cover 3 Oct to 23 Jan, and 1 Feb to 13 Feb, and 1 Mar to 13 Mar

Sow outdoors: 31 Oct to 26 Dec, and 1 Feb to 13 Feb
Under cover: 3 Oct to 23 Jan, and 1 Feb to 13 Feb, and 1 Mar to 13 Mar
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 31 October, ready around 12 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Courgette across New Zealand, town by town

CucumberOutdoors 31 Oct to 26 Dec; Under cover 3 Oct to 23 Jan

Sow outdoors: 31 Oct to 26 Dec
Under cover: 3 Oct to 23 Jan
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on 31 October, ready around 9 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across New Zealand, town by town

SquashOutdoors 31 Oct to 13 Dec; Under cover 3 Oct to 10 Jan

Sow outdoors: 31 Oct to 13 Dec
Under cover: 3 Oct to 10 Jan
First harvest: About 96 days after sowing. Sown on 31 October, ready around 4 February.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.

Squash across New Zealand, town by town

SweetcornOutdoors 25 Oct to 13 Dec; Under cover 27 Sep to 10 Jan

Sow outdoors: 25 Oct to 13 Dec
Under cover: 27 Sep to 10 Jan
First harvest: About 94 days after sowing. Sown on 25 October, ready around 27 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Sweetcorn across New Zealand, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors 26 Aug to 8 Jan, and 1 Feb to 9 Feb; Under cover 29 Jul to 9 Feb, and 1 Mar to 9 Mar

Sow outdoors: 26 Aug to 8 Jan, and 1 Feb to 9 Feb
Under cover: 29 Jul to 9 Feb, and 1 Mar to 9 Mar
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 26 August, ready around 6 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Carrot across New Zealand, town by town

BeetrootOutdoors 26 Aug to 16 Jan, and 1 Feb to 23 Feb; Under cover 29 Jul to 23 Mar

Sow outdoors: 26 Aug to 16 Jan, and 1 Feb to 23 Feb
Under cover: 29 Jul to 23 Mar
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on 26 August, ready around 22 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Beetroot across New Zealand, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors 28 Jul to 16 Nov; Under cover 30 Jun to 14 Dec

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 16 Nov
Under cover: 30 Jun to 14 Dec
First harvest: About 153 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 28 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsnip across New Zealand, town by town

RadishOutdoors 28 Jul to 10 Apr; Under cover 30 Jun to 8 May

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 10 Apr
Under cover: 30 Jun to 8 May
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 28 Jul to 18 Oct, and 1 Feb to 10 Feb; Under cover 4 Jan to 13 Jan, and 1 Feb to 10 Feb, and 1 Mar to 10 Mar, and 30 Jun to 15 Nov

Plant outdoors: 28 Jul to 18 Oct, and 1 Feb to 10 Feb
Under cover: 4 Jan to 13 Jan, and 1 Feb to 10 Feb, and 1 Mar to 10 Mar, and 30 Jun to 15 Nov
First harvest: About 72 days after planting. Planted on 28 July, ready around 8 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Potato across New Zealand, town by town

TurnipOutdoors 28 Jul to 11 Mar; Under cover 30 Jun to 8 Apr

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 11 Mar
Under cover: 30 Jun to 8 Apr
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 11 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Turnip across New Zealand, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors 8 Aug to 8 Mar; Under cover 11 Jul to 5 Apr

Sow outdoors: 8 Aug to 8 Mar
Under cover: 11 Jul to 5 Apr
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on 8 August, ready around 31 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across New Zealand, town by town

SpinachOutdoors 28 Jul to 13 Apr; Under cover 30 Jun to 11 May

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 13 Apr
Under cover: 30 Jun to 11 May
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 22 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across New Zealand, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors 26 Aug to 11 Mar; Under cover 29 Jul to 8 Apr

Sow outdoors: 26 Aug to 11 Mar
Under cover: 29 Jul to 8 Apr
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on 26 August, ready around 3 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Swiss chard across New Zealand, town by town

RocketOutdoors 28 Jul to 12 Apr; Under cover 30 Jun to 10 May

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 12 Apr
Under cover: 30 Jun to 10 May
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 16 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Rocket across New Zealand, town by town

CeleryOutdoors 12 Jul to 4 Oct; Under cover 14 Jun to 1 Nov

Sow outdoors: 12 Jul to 4 Oct
Under cover: 14 Jun to 1 Nov
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 12 July, ready around 28 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Celery across New Zealand, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors 25 Oct to 26 Dec; Under cover 27 Sep to 23 Jan

Sow outdoors: 25 Oct to 26 Dec
Under cover: 27 Sep to 23 Jan
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on 25 October, ready around 20 January.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across New Zealand, town by town

French beanOutdoors 25 Oct to 16 Jan, and 1 Feb to 9 Feb; Under cover 27 Sep to 13 Feb, and 1 Mar to 9 Mar

Sow outdoors: 25 Oct to 16 Jan, and 1 Feb to 9 Feb
Under cover: 27 Sep to 13 Feb, and 1 Mar to 9 Mar
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on 25 October, ready around 9 December.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.

French bean across New Zealand, town by town

Broad beanOutdoors 10 Apr to 10 Jun; Under cover 13 Mar to 8 Jul

Sow outdoors: 10 Apr to 10 Jun
Under cover: 13 Mar to 8 Jul
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.

Broad bean across New Zealand, town by town

PeaOutdoors 28 Jul to 6 Dec, and 1 Feb to 13 Feb; Under cover 1 Feb to 13 Feb, and 1 Mar to 13 Mar, and 30 Jun to 16 Jan

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 6 Dec, and 1 Feb to 13 Feb
Under cover: 1 Feb to 13 Feb, and 1 Mar to 13 Mar, and 30 Jun to 16 Jan
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 29 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across New Zealand, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors 4 Jul to 4 Oct; Under cover 6 Jun to 1 Nov

Plant outdoors: 4 Jul to 4 Oct
Under cover: 6 Jun to 1 Nov
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on 4 July, ready around 26 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Onion across New Zealand, town by town

GarlicOutdoors 10 Apr to 29 Jun; Under cover 13 Mar to 27 Jul

Plant outdoors: 10 Apr to 29 Jun
Under cover: 13 Mar to 27 Jul
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.

Garlic across New Zealand, town by town

LeekOutdoors 28 Jul to 26 Dec, and 1 Jun to 29 Jun; Under cover 4 May to 23 Jan

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 26 Dec, and 1 Jun to 29 Jun
Under cover: 4 May to 23 Jan
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 26 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Leek across New Zealand, town by town

Spring onionOutdoors 14 Jul to 2 Apr; Under cover 16 Jun to 30 Apr

Sow outdoors: 14 Jul to 2 Apr
Under cover: 16 Jun to 30 Apr
First harvest: About 95 days after sowing. Sown on 14 July, ready around 17 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Spring onion across New Zealand, town by town

ShallotOutdoors 12 Jul to 4 Oct; Under cover 14 Jun to 1 Nov

Plant outdoors: 12 Jul to 4 Oct
Under cover: 14 Jun to 1 Nov
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on 12 July, ready around 28 September.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.

Shallot across New Zealand, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors 28 Jul to 16 Jan, and 1 Feb to 11 Feb; Under cover 1 Mar to 11 Mar, and 30 Jun to 13 Feb

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 16 Jan, and 1 Feb to 11 Feb
Under cover: 1 Mar to 11 Mar, and 30 Jun to 13 Feb
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 10 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Cabbage across New Zealand, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors 26 Aug to 26 Dec, and 1 Feb to 8 Feb; Under cover 29 Jul to 23 Jan, and 1 Feb to 8 Feb, and 1 Mar to 8 Mar

Sow outdoors: 26 Aug to 26 Dec, and 1 Feb to 8 Feb
Under cover: 29 Jul to 23 Jan, and 1 Feb to 8 Feb, and 1 Mar to 8 Mar
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on 26 August, ready around 2 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Broccoli across New Zealand, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors 28 Jul to 6 Dec; Under cover 30 Jun to 3 Jan

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 6 Dec
Under cover: 30 Jun to 3 Jan
First harvest: About 144 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 19 December.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across New Zealand, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors 28 Jul to 25 Oct, and 11 May to 29 Jun; Under cover 13 Apr to 22 Nov

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 25 Oct, and 11 May to 29 Jun
Under cover: 13 Apr to 22 Nov
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 13 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Brussels sprout across New Zealand, town by town

KaleOutdoors 26 Aug to 16 Jan, and 1 Feb to 18 Feb; Under cover 29 Jul to 18 Feb, and 1 Mar to 18 Mar

Sow outdoors: 26 Aug to 16 Jan, and 1 Feb to 18 Feb
Under cover: 29 Jul to 18 Feb, and 1 Mar to 18 Mar
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on 26 August, ready around 28 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Kale across New Zealand, town by town

Pak choiOutdoors 14 Sep to 27 Mar; Under cover 17 Aug to 24 Apr

Sow outdoors: 14 Sep to 27 Mar
Under cover: 17 Aug to 24 Apr
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on 14 September, ready around 3 November.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.

Pak choi across New Zealand, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors 14 Sep to 16 Jan, and 1 Feb to 15 Feb; Under cover 17 Aug to 15 Feb, and 1 Mar to 15 Mar

Sow outdoors: 14 Sep to 16 Jan, and 1 Feb to 15 Feb
Under cover: 17 Aug to 15 Feb, and 1 Mar to 15 Mar
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 14 September, ready around 26 October.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.

Basil across New Zealand, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors 28 Jul to 15 Mar; Under cover 30 Jun to 12 Apr

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 15 Mar
Under cover: 30 Jun to 12 Apr
First harvest: About 94 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 30 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.

Parsley across New Zealand, town by town

CorianderOutdoors 26 Aug to 27 Mar; Under cover 29 Jul to 24 Apr

Sow outdoors: 26 Aug to 27 Mar
Under cover: 29 Jul to 24 Apr
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on 26 August, ready around 22 October.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.

Coriander across New Zealand, town by town

ChivesOutdoors 28 Jul to 16 Nov, and 1 Feb to 17 Feb; Under cover 4 Jan to 20 Jan, and 1 Feb to 17 Feb, and 1 Mar to 17 Mar, and 30 Jun to 14 Dec

Sow outdoors: 28 Jul to 16 Nov, and 1 Feb to 17 Feb
Under cover: 4 Jan to 20 Jan, and 1 Feb to 17 Feb, and 1 Mar to 17 Mar, and 30 Jun to 14 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 26 Aug to 4 Jun; Under cover 29 Jul to 2 Jul

Sow outdoors: 26 Aug to 4 Jun
Under cover: 29 Jul to 2 Jul
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.

Mint across New Zealand, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors 28 Jul to 25 Oct, and 1 Feb to 16 Feb; Under cover 4 Jan to 19 Jan, and 1 Feb to 16 Feb, and 1 Mar to 16 Mar, and 30 Jun to 22 Nov

Plant outdoors: 28 Jul to 25 Oct, and 1 Feb to 16 Feb
Under cover: 4 Jan to 19 Jan, and 1 Feb to 16 Feb, and 1 Mar to 16 Mar, and 30 Jun to 22 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 16 May to 13 Jul; Under cover 18 Apr to 10 Aug

Plant outdoors: 16 May to 13 Jul
Under cover: 18 Apr to 10 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 26 Apr to 13 Jul; Under cover 29 Mar to 10 Aug

Plant outdoors: 26 Apr to 13 Jul
Under cover: 29 Mar to 10 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 Richmond

When is the last frost in Richmond?

On average around 9 September, and the first autumn frost comes around 6 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 Richmond?

Yes. Plant them outdoors 2 Nov to 6 Dec, or under cover 5 Oct to 3 Jan.

What can I sow in Richmond 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