Wellington Region, New Zealand
Planting calendar for Wellington
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors 27 Nov to 26 Jan.
- 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 Wellington. 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 under cover | 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: 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 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 |
 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: 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 |
 Radish | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover |
 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 outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | 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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month |
 Spinach | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Swiss chard | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: 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 outdoors and under cover |
| Beans and peas | ||||||||||||
 Runner bean | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow 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 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 outdoors and 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: Plant 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 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 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 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 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 |
 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 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: Sow under cover |
 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 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 |
 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 under cover | April: Not this month | 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 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 outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | 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 |
 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 27 Nov to 26 Jan; Under cover 30 Oct to 23 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 27 Nov to 26 Jan
- Under cover
- 30 Oct to 23 Feb
- First harvest
- About 87 days after sowing. Sown on 27 November, ready around 22 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
ChilliOutdoors 25 Nov to 26 Jan; Under cover 28 Oct to 23 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 25 Nov to 26 Jan
- Under cover
- 28 Oct to 23 Feb
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 25 November, ready around 23 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Sweet pepperOutdoors 4 Dec to 6 Feb; Under cover 6 Nov to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 4 Dec to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 6 Nov to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 83 days after sowing. Sown on 4 December, ready around 25 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
AubergineOutdoors 4 Dec to 26 Jan; Under cover 6 Nov to 23 Feb
- Sow outdoors
- 4 Dec to 26 Jan
- Under cover
- 6 Nov to 23 Feb
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 4 December, ready around 4 March.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CourgetteOutdoors 25 Nov to 26 Feb; Under cover 28 Oct to 26 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 25 Nov to 26 Feb
- Under cover
- 28 Oct to 26 Mar
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on 25 November, ready around 24 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors 25 Nov to 20 Feb; Under cover 28 Oct to 20 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 25 Nov to 20 Feb
- Under cover
- 28 Oct to 20 Mar
- First harvest
- About 68 days after sowing. Sown on 25 November, ready around 1 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SquashOutdoors 25 Nov to 6 Feb; Under cover 28 Oct to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 25 Nov to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 28 Oct to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 88 days after sowing. Sown on 25 November, ready around 21 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
SweetcornOutdoors 16 Nov to 6 Feb; Under cover 19 Oct to 6 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 16 Nov to 6 Feb
- Under cover
- 19 Oct to 6 Mar
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on 16 November, ready around 14 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors 28 Jul to 5 Nov, and 7 Feb to 13 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 10 Apr, and 30 Jun to 3 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 5 Nov, and 7 Feb to 13 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 10 Apr, and 30 Jun to 3 Dec
- First harvest
- About 73 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 9 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
BeetrootOutdoors 28 Jul to 10 Nov, and 7 Feb to 17 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 14 Apr, and 30 Jun to 8 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 10 Nov, and 7 Feb to 17 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 14 Apr, and 30 Jun to 8 Dec
- First harvest
- About 59 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 25 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
ParsnipOutdoors 5 Jul to 13 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 10 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 5 Jul to 13 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 10 Nov
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 5 July, ready around 21 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RadishOutdoors 29 Jul to 10 May; Under cover 1 Jul to 7 Jun
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 10 May
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 7 Jun
- First harvest
- About 35 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 2 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors 27 Jul to 22 Sep, and 7 Feb to 15 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 12 Apr, and 29 Jun to 20 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 27 Jul to 22 Sep, and 7 Feb to 15 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 12 Apr, and 29 Jun to 20 Oct
- First harvest
- About 73 days after planting. Planted on 27 July, ready around 8 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
TurnipOutdoors 29 Jul to 8 Apr; Under cover 1 Jul to 6 May
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 8 Apr
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 6 May
- First harvest
- About 82 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 19 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors 29 Jul to 8 Apr; Under cover 1 Jul to 6 May
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 8 Apr
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 6 May
- First harvest
- About 96 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 2 November.
- 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 41 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 11 February.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors 29 Jul to 8 Apr; Under cover 1 Jul to 6 May
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 8 Apr
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 6 May
- First harvest
- About 82 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 19 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
RocketOutdoors 29 Jul to 27 May; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 27 May
- Under cover
- all year
- 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 7 Feb to 6 Mar, and 23 Jun to 26 Sep; Under cover 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 26 May to 24 Oct
- Sow outdoors
- 7 Feb to 6 Mar, and 23 Jun to 26 Sep
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 26 May to 24 Oct
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on 7 February, ready around 26 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors 16 Nov to 11 Feb; Under cover 19 Oct to 11 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 16 Nov to 11 Feb
- Under cover
- 19 Oct to 11 Mar
- First harvest
- About 85 days after sowing. Sown on 16 November, ready around 9 February.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
French beanOutdoors 16 Nov to 25 Feb; Under cover 19 Oct to 25 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 16 Nov to 25 Feb
- Under cover
- 19 Oct to 25 Mar
- First harvest
- About 71 days after sowing. Sown on 16 November, ready around 26 January.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Broad beanOutdoors 5 Apr to 28 Jul; Under cover 8 Mar to 25 Aug
- Sow outdoors
- 5 Apr to 28 Jul
- Under cover
- 8 Mar to 25 Aug
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on 5 April, ready around 11 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors 28 Jul to 28 Oct, and 7 Feb to 8 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 5 Apr, and 30 Jun to 25 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 28 Oct, and 7 Feb to 8 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 5 Apr, and 30 Jun to 25 Nov
- First harvest
- About 65 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 1 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors 7 Feb to 4 Mar, and 11 Jun to 17 Sep; Under cover 10 Jan to 1 Apr, and 14 May to 15 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 7 Feb to 4 Mar, and 11 Jun to 17 Sep
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 1 Apr, and 14 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 5 Apr to 28 Jul; Under cover 8 Mar to 25 Aug
- Plant outdoors
- 5 Apr to 28 Jul
- Under cover
- 8 Mar to 25 Aug
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on 5 April, ready around 11 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 58 days after sowing. Sown on 1 January, ready around 28 February.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
ShallotOutdoors 7 Feb to 6 Mar, and 23 Jun to 10 Oct; Under cover 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 26 May to 7 Nov
- Plant outdoors
- 7 Feb to 6 Mar, and 23 Jun to 10 Oct
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 26 May to 7 Nov
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on 7 February, ready around 26 April.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors 3 Jul to 27 Nov, and 7 Feb to 24 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 21 Apr, and 5 Jun to 25 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 3 Jul to 27 Nov, and 7 Feb to 24 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 21 Apr, and 5 Jun to 25 Dec
- First harvest
- About 76 days after sowing. Sown on 3 July, ready around 17 September.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
BroccoliOutdoors 28 Jul to 26 Oct, and 7 Feb to 6 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 30 Jun to 23 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 26 Oct, and 7 Feb to 6 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 3 Apr, and 30 Jun to 23 Nov
- First harvest
- About 69 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 5 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
CauliflowerOutdoors 15 Jul to 28 Oct, and 7 Feb to 25 Feb; Under cover 10 Jan to 28 Jan, and 7 Feb to 25 Feb, and 7 Mar to 25 Mar, and 17 Jun to 25 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 15 Jul to 28 Oct, and 7 Feb to 25 Feb
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 28 Jan, and 7 Feb to 25 Feb, and 7 Mar to 25 Mar, and 17 Jun to 25 Nov
- First harvest
- About 77 days after sowing. Sown on 15 July, ready around 30 September.
- 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 28 Jul to 10 Nov, and 7 Feb to 16 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 13 Apr, and 30 Jun to 8 Dec
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 10 Nov, and 7 Feb to 16 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 13 Apr, and 30 Jun to 8 Dec
- First harvest
- About 65 days after sowing. Sown on 28 July, ready around 1 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Pak choiOutdoors 19 Sep to 25 Apr; Under cover 22 Aug to 23 May
- Sow outdoors
- 19 Sep to 25 Apr
- Under cover
- 22 Aug to 23 May
- First harvest
- About 52 days after sowing. Sown on 19 September, ready around 10 November.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors 19 Sep to 1 Mar; Under cover 22 Aug to 29 Mar
- Sow outdoors
- 19 Sep to 1 Mar
- Under cover
- 22 Aug to 29 Mar
- First harvest
- About 79 days after sowing. Sown on 19 September, ready around 7 December.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors 16 Jul to 28 Apr; Under cover 18 Jun to 26 May
- Sow outdoors
- 16 Jul to 28 Apr
- Under cover
- 18 Jun to 26 May
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on 16 July, ready around 30 August.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
CorianderOutdoors 29 Jul to 1 May; Under cover 1 Jul to 29 May
- Sow outdoors
- 29 Jul to 1 May
- Under cover
- 1 Jul to 29 May
- First harvest
- About 67 days after sowing. Sown on 29 July, ready around 4 October.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors 28 Jul to 13 Oct, and 7 Feb to 14 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 11 Apr, and 30 Jun to 10 Nov
- Sow outdoors
- 28 Jul to 13 Oct, and 7 Feb to 14 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 11 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 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 28 Jul to 27 Sep, and 7 Feb to 18 Mar; Under cover 10 Jan to 15 Apr, and 30 Jun to 25 Oct
- Plant outdoors
- 28 Jul to 27 Sep, and 7 Feb to 18 Mar
- Under cover
- 10 Jan to 15 Apr, and 30 Jun to 25 Oct
- 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 Wellington
Does it frost in Wellington?
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 Wellington?
Yes. Plant them outdoors 27 Nov to 26 Jan, or under cover 30 Oct to 23 Feb.
What can I sow in Wellington in November?
Outdoors: sweetcorn, beetroot, radish, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, rocket, runner bean, French bean, leek, spring onion, cabbage, kale, pak choi, basil, parsley, coriander, mint. Under cover: tomato, chilli, sweet pepper, aubergine, courgette, cucumber, squash, carrot, parsnip, pea, shallot, broccoli, 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