Auckland, New Zealand
Planting calendar for Takanini
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors 7 Nov to 16 Dec, and 8 Feb to 8 Mar.
- Frost
- Frost is rare here
Frost comes in fewer than half of years, so there’s no last or first frost date to work from. Dates below go by how warm it is instead. On a clear, still winter night a light frost can still happen, so cover tender plants then.
Southern hemisphere: spring sowing is September to November, and the main harvest runs December to April.
Sow now: November
See the whole yearThe year at a glance
When each crop can be sown in Takanini. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.
Sow outdoorsSow under cover (a greenhouse or polytunnel)Months run July to June, so summer reads in one piece.
| Crop | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruiting | ||||||||||||
 Tomato | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow under cover | February: 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 outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Sow 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 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 |
 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 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 |
 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 outdoors and under cover | November: Plant under cover | December: Not this month | January: Plant under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant under cover | June: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Turnip | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow 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 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 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: 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 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 |
 Spring onion | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Shallot | July: Plant outdoors and under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant under cover | December: Not this month | January: Plant under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant outdoors and under cover | June: Plant outdoors and under cover |
| Brassicas | ||||||||||||
 Cabbage | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow 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 |
 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 outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Not this month | June: 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 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 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 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 |
 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 outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Sow under cover |
 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 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 |
 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 outdoors and under cover | November: Plant under cover | December: Not this month | January: Plant under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant 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 16 Dec, and 8 Feb to 8 Mar; Under cover 10 Oct to 5 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 7 Nov to 16 Dec, and 8 Feb to 8 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Oct to 5 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.
ChilliOutdoors 6 Nov to 16 Dec, and 8 Feb to 25 Mar; Under cover 9 Oct to 22 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 6 Nov to 16 Dec, and 8 Feb to 25 Mar
- Under cover
- 9 Oct to 22 Apr
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on 6 November, ready around 29 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Sweet pepperOutdoors 14 Nov to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 19 Mar; Under cover 17 Oct to 16 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 14 Nov to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 19 Mar
- Under cover
- 17 Oct to 16 Apr
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 14 November, ready around 31 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
AubergineOutdoors 14 Nov to 16 Dec, and 8 Feb to 27 Apr; Under cover 17 Oct to 25 May
- Sow outdoors
- 14 Nov to 16 Dec, and 8 Feb to 27 Apr
- Under cover
- 17 Oct to 25 May
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 14 November, ready around 12 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CourgetteOutdoors 6 Nov to 8 Jan, and 8 Feb to 27 Mar; Under cover 9 Oct to 24 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 6 Nov to 8 Jan, and 8 Feb to 27 Mar
- Under cover
- 9 Oct to 24 Apr
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 6 November, ready around 12 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors 6 Nov to 8 Jan, and 8 Feb to 22 Mar; Under cover 9 Oct to 19 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 6 Nov to 8 Jan, and 8 Feb to 22 Mar
- Under cover
- 9 Oct to 19 Apr
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 6 November, ready around 18 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SquashOutdoors 6 Nov to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 10 Mar; Under cover 9 Oct to 7 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 6 Nov to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 10 Mar
- Under cover
- 9 Oct to 7 Apr
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 6 November, ready around 11 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SweetcornOutdoors 29 Oct to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 10 Mar; Under cover 1 Oct to 7 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Oct to 23 Dec, and 8 Feb to 10 Mar
- Under cover
- 1 Oct to 7 Apr
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on 29 October, ready around 28 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors 14 Jun to 26 Apr; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 14 Jun to 26 Apr
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on 14 June, ready around 13 August.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
BeetrootOutdoors 28 Jul to 15 Apr; Under cover 30 Jun to 13 May
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 15 Apr
- Under cover
- 30 Jun to 13 May
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 26 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
ParsnipOutdoors 8 Feb to 23 Nov; Under cover 11 Jan to 21 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 8 Feb to 23 Nov
- Under cover
- 11 Jan to 21 Dec
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 27 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RadishOutdoors 28 Jul to 11 Jun; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 11 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.
PotatoOutdoors 8 Feb to 29 Apr, and 10 Jun to 21 Oct; Under cover 11 Jan to 18 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 8 Feb to 29 Apr, and 10 Jun to 21 Oct
- Under cover
- 11 Jan to 18 Nov
- First harvest
- About 60 days after planting. Planted on 8 February, ready around 9 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
TurnipOutdoors 26 Jul to 9 May; Under cover 28 Jun to 6 Jun
- Sow outdoors
- 26 Jul to 9 May
- Under cover
- 28 Jun to 6 Jun
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 26 July, ready around 31 August.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors 4 Jul to 16 May; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 4 Jul to 16 May
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 4 July, ready around 15 August.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
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.
Swiss chardOutdoors 26 Jul to 9 May; Under cover 28 Jun to 6 Jun
- Sow outdoors
- 26 Jul to 9 May
- Under cover
- 28 Jun to 6 Jun
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 26 July, ready around 31 August.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
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.
CeleryOutdoors 8 Feb to 3 Oct; Under cover 11 Jan to 31 Oct
- Sow outdoors
- 8 Feb to 3 Oct
- Under cover
- 11 Jan to 31 Oct
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 27 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors 29 Oct to 8 Jan, and 8 Feb to 15 Mar; Under cover 1 Oct to 12 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Oct to 8 Jan, and 8 Feb to 15 Mar
- Under cover
- 1 Oct to 12 Apr
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on 29 October, ready around 22 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
French beanOutdoors 29 Oct to 26 Mar; Under cover 1 Oct to 23 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Oct to 26 Mar
- Under cover
- 1 Oct to 23 Apr
- First harvest
- About 63 days after sowing. Sown on 29 October, ready around 31 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
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.
PeaOutdoors 28 Jul to 16 Dec, and 8 Feb to 7 Apr; Under cover 30 Jun to 5 May
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 16 Dec, and 8 Feb to 7 Apr
- Under cover
- 30 Jun to 5 May
- First harvest
- About 53 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 19 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors 8 Feb to 3 Oct; Under cover 11 Jan to 31 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 8 Feb to 3 Oct
- Under cover
- 11 Jan to 31 Oct
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on 8 February, ready around 3 May.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
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.
LeekOutdoors 8 Feb to 8 Jan; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 8 Feb to 8 Jan
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 9 May.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Spring onionOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 18 February.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
ShallotOutdoors 8 Feb to 10 Oct; Under cover 11 Jan to 7 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 8 Feb to 10 Oct
- Under cover
- 11 Jan to 7 Nov
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on 8 February, ready around 27 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 8 March.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
BroccoliOutdoors 16 Jul to 8 Jan, and 8 Feb to 8 Apr; Under cover 18 Jun to 6 May
- Sow outdoors
- 16 Jul to 8 Jan, and 8 Feb to 8 Apr
- Under cover
- 18 Jun to 6 May
- First harvest
- About 57 days after sowing. Sown on 16 July, ready around 11 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
CauliflowerOutdoors 8 Feb to 22 Apr, and 21 May to 16 Dec; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 8 Feb to 22 Apr, and 21 May to 16 Dec
- Under cover
- all year
- 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.
Brussels sproutOutdoors 8 Feb to 29 Oct; Under cover 11 Jan to 26 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 8 Feb to 29 Oct
- Under cover
- 11 Jan to 26 Nov
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 8 February, ready around 27 May.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
KaleOutdoors 21 Jul to 17 Apr; Under cover 23 Jun to 15 May
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 17 Apr
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 15 May
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 7 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Pak choiOutdoors 28 Aug to 28 May; Under cover 31 Jul to 25 Jun
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Aug to 28 May
- Under cover
- 31 Jul to 25 Jun
- First harvest
- About 52 days after sowing. Sown on 28 August, ready around 19 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors 28 Aug to 29 Mar; Under cover 31 Jul to 26 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Aug to 29 Mar
- Under cover
- 31 Jul to 26 Apr
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 28 August, ready around 14 November.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.
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.
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.
ChivesOutdoors 24 Jul to 23 Nov, and 8 Feb to 14 Apr; Under cover 11 Jan to 12 May, and 26 Jun to 21 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 24 Jul to 23 Nov, and 8 Feb to 14 Apr
- Under cover
- 11 Jan to 12 May, and 26 Jun to 21 Dec
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
MintOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors 8 Feb to 25 Apr, and 28 Jun to 29 Oct; Under cover 11 Jan to 26 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 8 Feb to 25 Apr, and 28 Jun to 29 Oct
- Under cover
- 11 Jan to 26 Nov
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
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.
RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here
- Plant outdoors
- Not here: winters too mild here
- Under cover
- No
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
Questions about growing in Takanini
Does it frost in Takanini?
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 Takanini?
Yes. Plant them outdoors 7 Nov to 16 Dec, and 8 Feb to 8 Mar, or under cover 10 Oct to 5 Apr.
What can I sow in Takanini 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, shallot, 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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App StoreComing soonHow these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work