Waikato Region, New Zealand
Planting calendar for Taupo
Last frost around 28 August, first frost around 24 June: about 300 frost-free days.
- Last frost
- 28 August on average
- First frost
- 24 June on average
- Frost-free days
- 300 in a typical year
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 Taupo. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.
Sow outdoorsSow under cover (a greenhouse or polytunnel)Months run July to June, so summer reads in one piece.
| Crop | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruiting | ||||||||||||
 Tomato | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow under cover | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Chilli | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow under cover | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Sweet pepper | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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: Not this month | 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: Sow under cover | 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: Sow under cover | 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 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 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 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 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: 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: Sow under cover | 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: 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 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 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: 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 outdoors and under cover | February: Sow under cover | 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 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: 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: Sow under cover | 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 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: 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: Not this month | September: Sow 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: Not this month | September: Sow 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 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 outdoors and under cover | December: Plant under cover | 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: Plant under cover | 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 19 Nov to 25 Dec; Under cover 22 Oct to 22 Jan
- Sow outdoors
- 19 Nov to 25 Dec
- Under cover
- 22 Oct to 22 Jan
- First harvest
- About 101 days after sowing. Sown on 19 November, ready around 28 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
ChilliOutdoors 18 Nov to 25 Dec; Under cover 21 Oct to 22 Jan
- Sow outdoors
- 18 Nov to 25 Dec
- Under cover
- 21 Oct to 22 Jan
- First harvest
- About 109 days after sowing. Sown on 18 November, ready around 7 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Sweet pepperOutdoors 24 Nov to 2 Jan; Under cover 27 Oct to 30 Jan
- Sow outdoors
- 24 Nov to 2 Jan
- Under cover
- 27 Oct to 30 Jan
- First harvest
- About 104 days after sowing. Sown on 24 November, ready around 8 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
AubergineOutdoors 24 Nov to 25 Dec; Under cover 27 Oct to 22 Jan
- Sow outdoors
- 24 Nov to 25 Dec
- Under cover
- 27 Oct to 22 Jan
- First harvest
- About 104 days after sowing. Sown on 24 November, ready around 8 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CourgetteOutdoors 18 Nov to 3 Feb; Under cover 21 Oct to 3 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 18 Nov to 3 Feb
- Under cover
- 21 Oct to 3 Mar
- First harvest
- About 63 days after sowing. Sown on 18 November, ready around 20 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors 18 Nov to 1 Feb; Under cover 21 Oct to 1 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 18 Nov to 1 Feb
- Under cover
- 21 Oct to 1 Mar
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 18 November, ready around 29 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SquashOutdoors 18 Nov to 2 Jan; Under cover 21 Oct to 30 Jan
- Sow outdoors
- 18 Nov to 2 Jan
- Under cover
- 21 Oct to 30 Jan
- First harvest
- About 102 days after sowing. Sown on 18 November, ready around 28 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SweetcornOutdoors 11 Nov to 2 Jan; Under cover 14 Oct to 30 Jan
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Nov to 2 Jan
- Under cover
- 14 Oct to 30 Jan
- First harvest
- About 98 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 17 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors 11 Sep to 1 Feb; Under cover 14 Aug to 1 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Sep to 1 Feb
- Under cover
- 14 Aug to 1 Mar
- First harvest
- About 114 days after sowing. Sown on 11 September, ready around 3 January.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
BeetrootOutdoors 11 Sep to 16 Feb; Under cover 14 Aug to 16 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Sep to 16 Feb
- Under cover
- 14 Aug to 16 Mar
- First harvest
- About 81 days after sowing. Sown on 11 September, ready around 1 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
ParsnipOutdoors 9 Aug to 3 Dec; Under cover 12 Jul to 31 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 3 Dec
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 31 Dec
- First harvest
- About 158 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 14 January.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RadishOutdoors 9 Aug to 6 Apr; Under cover 12 Jul to 4 May
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 6 Apr
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 4 May
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 14 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors 9 Aug to 5 Nov; Under cover 12 Jul to 3 Dec
- Plant outdoors
- 9 Aug to 5 Nov
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 3 Dec
- First harvest
- About 127 days after planting. Planted on 9 August, ready around 14 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
TurnipOutdoors 9 Aug to 6 Mar; Under cover 12 Jul to 3 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 6 Mar
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 3 Apr
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 26 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors 21 Aug to 2 Mar; Under cover 24 Jul to 30 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Aug to 2 Mar
- Under cover
- 24 Jul to 30 Mar
- First harvest
- About 87 days after sowing. Sown on 21 August, ready around 16 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors 9 Aug to 11 Apr; Under cover 12 Jul to 9 May
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 11 Apr
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 9 May
- First harvest
- About 59 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 7 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors 11 Sep to 6 Mar; Under cover 14 Aug to 3 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Sep to 6 Mar
- Under cover
- 14 Aug to 3 Apr
- First harvest
- About 70 days after sowing. Sown on 11 September, ready around 20 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
RocketOutdoors 9 Aug to 9 Apr; Under cover 12 Jul to 7 May
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 9 Apr
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 7 May
- First harvest
- About 52 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 30 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors 21 Jul to 22 Oct; Under cover 23 Jun to 19 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 22 Oct
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 19 Nov
- First harvest
- About 171 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 8 January.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors 11 Nov to 1 Feb; Under cover 14 Oct to 1 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Nov to 1 Feb
- Under cover
- 14 Oct to 1 Mar
- First harvest
- About 91 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 10 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
French beanOutdoors 11 Nov to 1 Feb; Under cover 14 Oct to 1 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Nov to 1 Feb
- Under cover
- 14 Oct to 1 Mar
- First harvest
- About 73 days after sowing. Sown on 11 November, ready around 23 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Broad beanOutdoors 4 Apr to 11 Jun; Under cover 7 Mar to 9 Jul
- Sow outdoors
- 4 Apr to 11 Jun
- Under cover
- 7 Mar to 9 Jul
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 4 April, ready around 10 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors 9 Aug to 25 Dec; Under cover 12 Jul to 22 Jan
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 25 Dec
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 22 Jan
- First harvest
- About 104 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 21 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors 21 Jul to 22 Oct; Under cover 23 Jun to 19 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 21 Jul to 22 Oct
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 19 Nov
- First harvest
- About 181 days after planting. Planted on 21 July, ready around 18 January.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
GarlicOutdoors 4 Apr to 2 Jul; Under cover 7 Mar to 30 Jul
- Plant outdoors
- 4 Apr to 2 Jul
- Under cover
- 7 Mar to 30 Jul
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on 4 April, ready around 10 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors 9 Aug to 1 Feb, and 22 Jun to 2 Jul; Under cover 12 Jul to 1 Mar, and 25 May to 4 Jun, and 22 Jun to 2 Jul
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 1 Feb, and 22 Jun to 2 Jul
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 1 Mar, and 25 May to 4 Jun, and 22 Jun to 2 Jul
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 7 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Spring onionOutdoors 21 Jul to 30 Mar; Under cover 23 Jun to 27 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 30 Mar
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 27 Apr
- First harvest
- About 101 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 30 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
ShallotOutdoors 21 Jul to 22 Oct; Under cover 23 Jun to 19 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 21 Jul to 22 Oct
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 19 Nov
- First harvest
- About 171 days after planting. Planted on 21 July, ready around 8 January.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors 9 Aug to 3 Feb; Under cover 12 Jul to 3 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 3 Feb
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 3 Mar
- First harvest
- About 138 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 25 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
BroccoliOutdoors 11 Sep to 1 Feb; Under cover 14 Aug to 1 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Sep to 1 Feb
- Under cover
- 14 Aug to 1 Mar
- First harvest
- About 103 days after sowing. Sown on 11 September, ready around 23 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
CauliflowerOutdoors 9 Aug to 25 Dec; Under cover 12 Jul to 22 Jan
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 25 Dec
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 22 Jan
- First harvest
- About 148 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 4 January.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors 9 Aug to 11 Nov, and 9 Jun to 2 Jul; Under cover 12 May to 9 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 11 Nov, and 9 Jun to 2 Jul
- Under cover
- 12 May to 9 Dec
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 25 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
KaleOutdoors 11 Sep to 11 Feb; Under cover 14 Aug to 11 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Sep to 11 Feb
- Under cover
- 14 Aug to 11 Mar
- First harvest
- About 92 days after sowing. Sown on 11 September, ready around 12 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Pak choiOutdoors 1 Oct to 22 Mar; Under cover 3 Sep to 19 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 1 Oct to 22 Mar
- Under cover
- 3 Sep to 19 Apr
- First harvest
- About 50 days after sowing. Sown on 1 October, ready around 20 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors 1 Oct to 5 Feb; Under cover 3 Sep to 5 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 1 Oct to 5 Feb
- Under cover
- 3 Sep to 5 Mar
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 1 October, ready around 12 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors 9 Aug to 10 Mar; Under cover 12 Jul to 7 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 10 Mar
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 7 Apr
- First harvest
- About 97 days after sowing. Sown on 9 August, ready around 14 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
CorianderOutdoors 11 Sep to 23 Mar; Under cover 14 Aug to 20 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Sep to 23 Mar
- Under cover
- 14 Aug to 20 Apr
- First harvest
- About 58 days after sowing. Sown on 11 September, ready around 8 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors 9 Aug to 3 Dec, and 2 Feb to 9 Feb; Under cover 12 Jul to 12 Jan, and 2 Feb to 9 Feb, and 2 Mar to 9 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 9 Aug to 3 Dec, and 2 Feb to 9 Feb
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 12 Jan, and 2 Feb to 9 Feb, and 2 Mar to 9 Mar
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
MintOutdoors 11 Sep to 5 Jun; Under cover 14 Aug to 3 Jul
- Sow outdoors
- 11 Sep to 5 Jun
- Under cover
- 14 Aug to 3 Jul
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors 9 Aug to 11 Nov, and 2 Feb to 9 Feb; Under cover 12 Jul to 9 Dec, and 5 Jan to 12 Jan, and 2 Feb to 9 Feb, and 2 Mar to 9 Mar
- Plant outdoors
- 9 Aug to 11 Nov, and 2 Feb to 9 Feb
- Under cover
- 12 Jul to 9 Dec, and 5 Jan to 12 Jan, and 2 Feb to 9 Feb, and 2 Mar to 9 Mar
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RaspberryOutdoors 14 May to 20 Jul; Under cover 16 Apr to 17 Aug
- Plant outdoors
- 14 May to 20 Jul
- Under cover
- 16 Apr to 17 Aug
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
RhubarbOutdoors 22 Apr to 20 Jul; Under cover 25 Mar to 17 Aug
- Plant outdoors
- 22 Apr to 20 Jul
- Under cover
- 25 Mar to 17 Aug
- 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 Taupo
When is the last frost in Taupo?
On average around 28 August, and the first autumn frost comes around 24 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 Taupo?
Yes. Plant them outdoors 19 Nov to 25 Dec, or under cover 22 Oct to 22 Jan.
What can I sow in Taupo 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, Brussels sprout, kale, pak choi, basil, parsley, coriander, chives, mint, strawberry. Under cover: potato, celery, onion, shallot.
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