Wellington Region, New Zealand
Planting calendar for Wainuiomata
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors 30 Nov to 6 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
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When each crop can be sown in Wainuiomata. 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: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Chilli | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Sweet pepper | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Aubergine | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Courgette | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Cucumber | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 Squash | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Sow 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 |
 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 outdoors and under cover | February: Sow under cover | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
| Roots | ||||||||||||
 Carrot | 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 |
 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 under cover | May: Not this month | 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 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 |
 Radish | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month |
 Potato | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | January: Plant under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Turnip | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
| Leaves | ||||||||||||
 Lettuce | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | 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 outdoors and under cover | June: Sow 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 under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Rocket | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow 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 under cover | 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 outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | April: Not this month | 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 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 under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
| Onion family | ||||||||||||
 Onion | July: Plant outdoors and under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | January: Plant under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Plant 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 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 outdoors and under cover | November: Plant under cover | December: Not this month | January: Plant under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Plant 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 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 |
 Broccoli | 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 |
 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 under cover | December: Not this month | 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 |
 Brussels sprout | 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 |
 Kale | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Pak choi | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | 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: Not this month | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Parsley | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month |
 Coriander | 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 |
 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 under cover | December: Not this month | 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: 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 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: 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: Not this month | May: Plant under cover | June: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 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 30 Nov to 6 Feb; Under cover 2 Nov to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 30 Nov to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 2 Nov to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 92 days after sowing. Sown on 30 November, ready around 2 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
ChilliOutdoors 28 Nov to 6 Feb; Under cover 31 Oct to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Nov to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 31 Oct to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 96 days after sowing. Sown on 28 November, ready around 4 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Sweet pepperOutdoors 8 Dec to 6 Feb; Under cover 10 Nov to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 8 Dec to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Nov to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 88 days after sowing. Sown on 8 December, ready around 6 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
AubergineOutdoors 8 Dec to 6 Feb; Under cover 10 Nov to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 8 Dec to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Nov to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 8 December, ready around 8 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CourgetteOutdoors 28 Nov to 19 Feb; Under cover 31 Oct to 19 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Nov to 19 Feb
- Under cover
- 31 Oct to 19 Mar
- First harvest
- About 62 days after sowing. Sown on 28 November, ready around 29 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors 28 Nov to 13 Feb; Under cover 31 Oct to 13 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Nov to 13 Feb
- Under cover
- 31 Oct to 13 Mar
- First harvest
- About 70 days after sowing. Sown on 28 November, ready around 6 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SquashOutdoors 28 Nov to 6 Feb; Under cover 31 Oct to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Nov to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 31 Oct to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 94 days after sowing. Sown on 28 November, ready around 2 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SweetcornOutdoors 20 Nov to 6 Feb; Under cover 23 Oct to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 20 Nov to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 23 Oct to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 94 days after sowing. Sown on 20 November, ready around 22 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors 13 Aug to 4 Mar; Under cover 16 Jul to 1 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 13 Aug to 4 Mar
- Under cover
- 16 Jul to 1 Apr
- First harvest
- About 129 days after sowing. Sown on 13 August, ready around 20 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
BeetrootOutdoors 13 Aug to 11 Mar; Under cover 16 Jul to 8 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 13 Aug to 11 Mar
- Under cover
- 16 Jul to 8 Apr
- First harvest
- About 93 days after sowing. Sown on 13 August, ready around 14 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
ParsnipOutdoors 16 Jul to 13 Oct; Under cover 18 Jun to 10 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 16 Jul to 13 Oct
- Under cover
- 18 Jun to 10 Nov
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 16 July, ready around 2 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RadishOutdoors 29 Jul to 3 May; Under cover 1 Jul to 31 May
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 3 May
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 31 May
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 3 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors 28 Jul to 22 Sep, and 7 Feb to 5 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 2 Apr, and 30 Jun to 20 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 28 Jul to 22 Sep, and 7 Feb to 5 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 2 Apr, and 30 Jun to 20 Oct
- First harvest
- About 76 days after planting. Planted on 28 July, ready around 12 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
TurnipOutdoors 29 Jul to 1 Apr; Under cover 1 Jul to 29 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 1 Apr
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 29 Apr
- First harvest
- About 83 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 20 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors 29 Jul to 31 Mar; Under cover 1 Jul to 28 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 31 Mar
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 28 Apr
- First harvest
- About 98 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 4 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors 29 Jul to 26 May; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 26 May
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 61 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 28 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors 13 Aug to 1 Apr; Under cover 16 Jul to 29 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 13 Aug to 1 Apr
- Under cover
- 16 Jul to 29 Apr
- First harvest
- About 79 days after sowing. Sown on 13 August, ready around 31 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
RocketOutdoors 29 Jul to 16 May; Under cover 1 Jul to 13 Jun
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 16 May
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 13 Jun
- First harvest
- About 53 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 20 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors 5 Jul to 26 Sep, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 24 Jan, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb, and 7 Mar to 21 Mar, and 7 Jun to 24 Oct
- Sow outdoors
- 5 Jul to 26 Sep, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 24 Jan, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb, and 7 Mar to 21 Mar, and 7 Jun to 24 Oct
- First harvest
- About 82 days after sowing. Sown on 5 July, ready around 25 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors 20 Nov to 6 Feb; Under cover 23 Oct to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 20 Nov to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 23 Oct to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 88 days after sowing. Sown on 20 November, ready around 16 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
French beanOutdoors 20 Nov to 18 Feb; Under cover 23 Oct to 18 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 20 Nov to 18 Feb
- Under cover
- 23 Oct to 18 Mar
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on 20 November, ready around 31 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Broad beanOutdoors 2 Apr to 28 Jul; Under cover 5 Mar to 25 Aug
- Sow outdoors
- 2 Apr to 28 Jul
- Under cover
- 5 Mar to 25 Aug
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 2 April, ready around 8 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors 28 Jul to 28 Oct, and 7 Feb to 28 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 28 Mar, and 30 Jun to 25 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 28 Oct, and 7 Feb to 28 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 28 Mar, and 30 Jun to 25 Nov
- First harvest
- About 67 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 3 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors 7 Feb to 17 Feb, and 25 Jun to 17 Sep; Under cover 10 Jan to 20 Jan, and 7 Feb to 17 Feb, and 7 Mar to 17 Mar, and 28 May to 15 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 7 Feb to 17 Feb, and 25 Jun to 17 Sep
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 20 Jan, and 7 Feb to 17 Feb, and 7 Mar to 17 Mar, and 28 May to 15 Oct
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on 7 February, ready around 2 May.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
GarlicOutdoors 2 Apr to 28 Jul; Under cover 5 Mar to 25 Aug
- Plant outdoors
- 2 Apr to 28 Jul
- Under cover
- 5 Mar to 25 Aug
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on 2 April, ready around 8 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors 7 Feb to 12 Nov; Under cover 10 Jan to 10 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 7 Feb to 12 Nov
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 10 Dec
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 7 February, ready around 8 May.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Spring onionOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 65 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 7 March.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
ShallotOutdoors 5 Jul to 10 Oct, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 24 Jan, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb, and 7 Mar to 21 Mar, and 7 Jun to 7 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 5 Jul to 10 Oct, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 24 Jan, and 7 Feb to 21 Feb, and 7 Mar to 21 Mar, and 7 Jun to 7 Nov
- First harvest
- About 82 days after planting. Planted on 5 July, ready around 25 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors 14 Jul to 27 Nov, and 7 Feb to 13 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 10 Apr, and 16 Jun to 25 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 14 Jul to 27 Nov, and 7 Feb to 13 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 10 Apr, and 16 Jun to 25 Dec
- First harvest
- About 79 days after sowing. Sown on 14 July, ready around 1 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
BroccoliOutdoors 13 Aug to 26 Feb; Under cover 16 Jul to 26 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 13 Aug to 26 Feb
- Under cover
- 16 Jul to 26 Mar
- First harvest
- About 117 days after sowing. Sown on 13 August, ready around 8 December.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
CauliflowerOutdoors 26 Jul to 28 Oct, and 7 Feb to 15 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 18 Jan, and 7 Feb to 15 Feb, and 7 Mar to 15 Mar, and 28 Jun to 25 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 26 Jul to 28 Oct, and 7 Feb to 15 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 18 Jan, and 7 Feb to 15 Feb, and 7 Mar to 15 Mar, and 28 Jun to 25 Nov
- First harvest
- About 81 days after sowing. Sown on 26 July, ready around 15 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors 7 Feb to 27 Sep; Under cover 10 Jan to 25 Oct
- Sow outdoors
- 7 Feb to 27 Sep
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 25 Oct
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on 7 February, ready around 26 May.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
KaleOutdoors 13 Aug to 8 Mar; Under cover 16 Jul to 5 Apr
- Sow outdoors
- 13 Aug to 8 Mar
- Under cover
- 16 Jul to 5 Apr
- First harvest
- About 105 days after sowing. Sown on 13 August, ready around 26 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Pak choiOutdoors 24 Sep to 18 Apr; Under cover 27 Aug to 16 May
- Sow outdoors
- 24 Sep to 18 Apr
- Under cover
- 27 Aug to 16 May
- First harvest
- About 52 days after sowing. Sown on 24 September, ready around 15 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors 24 Sep to 22 Feb; Under cover 27 Aug to 22 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 24 Sep to 22 Feb
- Under cover
- 27 Aug to 22 Mar
- First harvest
- About 79 days after sowing. Sown on 24 September, ready around 12 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors 28 Jul to 17 Apr; Under cover 30 Jun to 15 May
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 17 Apr
- Under cover
- 30 Jun to 15 May
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 11 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
CorianderOutdoors 13 Aug to 22 Apr; Under cover 16 Jul to 20 May
- Sow outdoors
- 13 Aug to 22 Apr
- Under cover
- 16 Jul to 20 May
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on 13 August, ready around 18 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors 28 Jul to 13 Oct, and 7 Feb to 6 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 30 Jun to 10 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 13 Oct, and 7 Feb to 6 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 30 Jun to 10 Nov
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
MintOutdoors 13 Aug to 14 Jul; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 13 Aug to 14 Jul
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors 28 Jul to 27 Sep, and 7 Feb to 10 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 7 Apr, and 30 Jun to 25 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 28 Jul to 27 Sep, and 7 Feb to 10 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 7 Apr, and 30 Jun to 25 Oct
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RaspberryOutdoors 28 May to 28 Jul; Under cover 30 Apr to 25 Aug
- Plant outdoors
- 28 May to 28 Jul
- Under cover
- 30 Apr to 25 Aug
- 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 Wainuiomata
Does it frost in Wainuiomata?
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 Wainuiomata?
Yes. Plant them outdoors 30 Nov to 6 Feb, or under cover 2 Nov to 6 Mar.
What can I sow in Wainuiomata in November?
Outdoors: sweetcorn, carrot, beetroot, radish, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, rocket, runner bean, French bean, leek, spring onion, cabbage, broccoli, kale, pak choi, basil, parsley, coriander, mint. Under cover: tomato, chilli, sweet pepper, aubergine, courgette, cucumber, squash, parsnip, pea, shallot, cauliflower, chives.
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