Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Planting calendar for Tauranga
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors 1 Nov to 5 Dec, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb.
- 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 Tauranga. 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 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 |
 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: 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 |
 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 under cover | 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: 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 |
 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 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 under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | 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: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | 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: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | April: Not this month | 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 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 |
 Beetroot | 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 |
 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: Not this month | May: Sow under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Radish | 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 |
 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 under cover | May: Not this month | June: Plant under cover |
 Turnip | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow 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 under cover | June: Sow under cover |
 Spinach | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Swiss chard | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow 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 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 under cover | May: Sow 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 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 |
 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 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: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Pea | 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 under cover | May: Not this month | June: Sow under cover |
| 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 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: Plant under cover | 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 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 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 under cover | May: Plant 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 under cover | May: Sow 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 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 |
 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 under cover | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow 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 under cover | May: Not this month | 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 under cover | 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 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 under cover | June: Sow 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 under cover | June: Sow 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 under cover | May: Not this month | June: Sow under cover |
 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 under cover | May: Not this month | 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 1 Nov to 5 Dec, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb; Under cover 4 Oct to 18 Jan, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb, and 3 Mar to 15 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 1 Nov to 5 Dec, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb
- Under cover
- 4 Oct to 18 Jan, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb, and 3 Mar to 15 Mar
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 1 November, ready around 6 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
ChilliOutdoors 30 Oct to 5 Dec, and 3 Feb to 16 Feb; Under cover 2 Oct to 19 Jan, and 3 Feb to 16 Feb, and 3 Mar to 16 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 30 Oct to 5 Dec, and 3 Feb to 16 Feb
- Under cover
- 2 Oct to 19 Jan, and 3 Feb to 16 Feb, and 3 Mar to 16 Mar
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on 30 October, ready around 22 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Sweet pepperOutdoors 6 Nov to 12 Dec, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb; Under cover 9 Oct to 20 Jan, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb, and 3 Mar to 17 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 6 Nov to 12 Dec, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb
- Under cover
- 9 Oct to 20 Jan, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb, and 3 Mar to 17 Mar
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 6 November, ready around 23 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
AubergineOutdoors 6 Nov to 5 Dec, and 3 Feb to 20 Feb; Under cover 9 Oct to 23 Jan, and 3 Feb to 20 Feb, and 3 Mar to 20 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 6 Nov to 5 Dec, and 3 Feb to 20 Feb
- Under cover
- 9 Oct to 23 Jan, and 3 Feb to 20 Feb, and 3 Mar to 20 Mar
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 6 November, ready around 4 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CourgetteOutdoors 30 Oct to 24 Dec, and 3 Feb to 12 Mar; Under cover 2 Oct to 9 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 30 Oct to 24 Dec, and 3 Feb to 12 Mar
- Under cover
- 2 Oct to 9 Apr
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 30 October, ready around 5 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors 30 Oct to 24 Dec, and 3 Feb to 6 Mar; Under cover 2 Oct to 3 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 30 Oct to 24 Dec, and 3 Feb to 6 Mar
- Under cover
- 2 Oct to 3 Apr
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 30 October, ready around 11 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SquashOutdoors 30 Oct to 12 Dec, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb; Under cover 2 Oct to 20 Jan, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb, and 3 Mar to 17 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 30 Oct to 12 Dec, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb
- Under cover
- 2 Oct to 20 Jan, and 3 Feb to 17 Feb, and 3 Mar to 17 Mar
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 30 October, ready around 4 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SweetcornOutdoors 23 Oct to 12 Dec, and 3 Feb to 19 Feb; Under cover 25 Sep to 22 Jan, and 3 Feb to 19 Feb, and 3 Mar to 19 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 23 Oct to 12 Dec, and 3 Feb to 19 Feb
- Under cover
- 25 Sep to 22 Jan, and 3 Feb to 19 Feb, and 3 Mar to 19 Mar
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on 23 October, ready around 22 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors 7 Jul to 5 Jan, and 3 Feb to 22 Mar; Under cover 9 Jun to 19 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 7 Jul to 5 Jan, and 3 Feb to 22 Mar
- Under cover
- 9 Jun to 19 Apr
- First harvest
- About 61 days after sowing. Sown on 7 July, ready around 6 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
BeetrootOutdoors 21 Jul to 11 Jan, and 3 Feb to 26 Mar; Under cover 23 Jun to 23 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 11 Jan, and 3 Feb to 26 Mar
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 23 Apr
- First harvest
- About 49 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 8 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
ParsnipOutdoors 3 Feb to 9 Mar, and 9 Jun to 15 Nov; Under cover 6 Jan to 6 Apr, and 12 May to 13 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 3 Feb to 9 Mar, and 9 Jun to 15 Nov
- Under cover
- 6 Jan to 6 Apr, and 12 May to 13 Dec
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 3 February, ready around 22 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RadishOutdoors 21 Jul to 12 May; Under cover 23 Jun to 9 Jun
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 12 May
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 9 Jun
- First harvest
- About 35 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 25 August.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors 5 Jul to 16 Oct, and 3 Feb to 23 Mar; Under cover 6 Jan to 20 Apr, and 7 Jun to 13 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 5 Jul to 16 Oct, and 3 Feb to 23 Mar
- Under cover
- 6 Jan to 20 Apr, and 7 Jun to 13 Nov
- First harvest
- About 61 days after planting. Planted on 5 July, ready around 4 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
TurnipOutdoors 21 Jul to 13 Apr; Under cover 23 Jun to 11 May
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 13 Apr
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 11 May
- First harvest
- About 80 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 9 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors 21 Jul to 13 Apr; Under cover 23 Jun to 11 May
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 13 Apr
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 11 May
- First harvest
- About 93 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 22 October.
- 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 21 Jul to 13 Apr; Under cover 23 Jun to 11 May
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 13 Apr
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 11 May
- First harvest
- About 80 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 9 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
RocketOutdoors 21 Jul to 25 May; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 25 May
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 52 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 11 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors 3 Feb to 22 Mar, and 27 May to 30 Sep; Under cover 6 Jan to 19 Apr, and 29 Apr to 28 Oct
- Sow outdoors
- 3 Feb to 22 Mar, and 27 May to 30 Sep
- Under cover
- 6 Jan to 19 Apr, and 29 Apr to 28 Oct
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 3 February, ready around 22 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors 23 Oct to 24 Dec, and 3 Feb to 25 Feb; Under cover 25 Sep to 25 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 23 Oct to 24 Dec, and 3 Feb to 25 Feb
- Under cover
- 25 Sep to 25 Mar
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on 23 October, ready around 16 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
French beanOutdoors 23 Oct to 11 Jan, and 3 Feb to 10 Mar; Under cover 25 Sep to 7 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 23 Oct to 11 Jan, and 3 Feb to 10 Mar
- Under cover
- 25 Sep to 7 Apr
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on 23 October, ready around 4 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Broad beanOutdoors 20 Apr to 20 Jul; Under cover 23 Mar to 17 Aug
- Sow outdoors
- 20 Apr to 20 Jul
- Under cover
- 23 Mar to 17 Aug
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 20 April, ready around 26 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors 21 Jul to 5 Dec, and 3 Feb to 17 Mar; Under cover 23 Jun to 14 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 5 Dec, and 3 Feb to 17 Mar
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 14 Apr
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 13 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors 3 Feb to 26 Mar, and 9 May to 30 Sep; Under cover 6 Jan to 28 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 3 Feb to 26 Mar, and 9 May to 30 Sep
- Under cover
- 6 Jan to 28 Oct
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on 3 February, ready around 28 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
GarlicOutdoors 20 Apr to 20 Jul; Under cover 23 Mar to 17 Aug
- Plant outdoors
- 20 Apr to 20 Jul
- Under cover
- 23 Mar to 17 Aug
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on 20 April, ready around 26 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors 3 Feb to 24 Dec; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 3 Feb to 24 Dec
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 3 February, ready around 4 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 3 Feb to 22 Mar, and 27 May to 3 Oct; Under cover 6 Jan to 19 Apr, and 29 Apr to 31 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 3 Feb to 22 Mar, and 27 May to 3 Oct
- Under cover
- 6 Jan to 19 Apr, and 29 Apr to 31 Oct
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on 3 February, ready around 22 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors 3 Feb to 3 Apr, and 10 Jun to 11 Jan; Under cover 13 May to 1 May
- Sow outdoors
- 3 Feb to 3 Apr, and 10 Jun to 11 Jan
- Under cover
- 13 May to 1 May
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 3 February, ready around 10 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
BroccoliOutdoors 21 Jul to 24 Dec, and 3 Feb to 15 Mar; Under cover 23 Jun to 12 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 24 Dec, and 3 Feb to 15 Mar
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 12 Apr
- First harvest
- About 58 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 17 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
CauliflowerOutdoors 3 Feb to 10 Mar, and 21 Jun to 5 Dec; Under cover 24 May to 7 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 3 Feb to 10 Mar, and 21 Jun to 5 Dec
- Under cover
- 24 May to 7 Apr
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 3 February, ready around 16 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors 3 Feb to 23 Oct; Under cover 6 Jan to 20 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 3 Feb to 23 Oct
- Under cover
- 6 Jan to 20 Nov
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 3 February, ready around 22 May.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
KaleOutdoors 21 Jul to 11 Jan, and 3 Feb to 24 Mar; Under cover 23 Jun to 21 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 11 Jan, and 3 Feb to 24 Mar
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 21 Apr
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 13 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Pak choiOutdoors 4 Sep to 28 Apr; Under cover 7 Aug to 26 May
- Sow outdoors
- 4 Sep to 28 Apr
- Under cover
- 7 Aug to 26 May
- First harvest
- About 51 days after sowing. Sown on 4 September, ready around 25 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors 4 Sep to 11 Jan, and 3 Feb to 14 Mar; Under cover 7 Aug to 11 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 4 Sep to 11 Jan, and 3 Feb to 14 Mar
- Under cover
- 7 Aug to 11 Apr
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 4 September, ready around 10 October.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors 29 Jun to 1 May; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jun to 1 May
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on 29 June, ready around 13 August.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
CorianderOutdoors 21 Jul to 2 May; Under cover 23 Jun to 30 May
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 2 May
- Under cover
- 23 Jun to 30 May
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 21 July, ready around 25 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors 21 Jul to 15 Nov, and 3 Feb to 22 Mar; Under cover 6 Jan to 19 Apr, and 23 Jun to 13 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 21 Jul to 15 Nov, and 3 Feb to 22 Mar
- Under cover
- 6 Jan to 19 Apr, and 23 Jun to 13 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 17 Jul to 23 Oct, and 3 Feb to 26 Mar; Under cover 6 Jan to 23 Apr, and 19 Jun to 20 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 17 Jul to 23 Oct, and 3 Feb to 26 Mar
- Under cover
- 6 Jan to 23 Apr, and 19 Jun to 20 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 Tauranga
Does it frost in Tauranga?
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 Tauranga?
Yes. Plant them outdoors 1 Nov to 5 Dec, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb, or under cover 4 Oct to 18 Jan, and 3 Feb to 15 Feb, and 3 Mar to 15 Mar.
What can I sow in Tauranga 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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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