Regional Vegetable Planting Guide

May 27, 2025

Not sure what to plant when? Whether you’ve got a few pots on the deck, raised beds, or a full veggie patch, here’s a guide to get you started.

What vegetables you plant and when will depend on the area you live in. Always check that the variety you purchase is suited to your climate.

Gardening Terms Explained

Green crops The growing of a cover crop that will be dug back into the soil to improve soil quality. They are useful if you have empty garden beds, particularly over winter.
Hardy vegetables These are vegetables that are tolerant of colder temperatures and grow best in this environment.
Harvest To pick or collect the produce you have grown e.g. fruit and vegetables etc.
Mulching A top layer of organic matter so the soil and plant are protected.
Side dressing Means to apply fertiliser to the soil on or around the sides of the plant.
Soil aeration Digging over soil to promote the movement of air and moisture through it. In particularly heavy soils you can add compost to help promote aeration of the soil.
Succession planting Staggering your plantings or planting varieties so you do not have them all cropping at once.

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Vegetable	Planting and harvesting (Warmer Climate)	Planting and Harvesting (Cooler Climate)
Broad Beans	Planting: Sow in seed trays from early March, and plant out in garden from April-May. Harvesting: July/August.	Planting: Sow in seed trays from late February, and plant out in garden from late March-mid May. Harvesting: July/August.
Broccoli	Planting: Sow in seed trays from early March, and plant out in garden from April-May. Harvesting: July/August.	Planting: Sow in seed trays from late February, and plant out in garden from late March-mid May. Harvesting: July/August.
Brussels Sprouts *Grows better in colder climates	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January, and plant out in garden from April-May. Harvesting: July/August.	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late February plant out in garden from April-May. Harvesting: July/August.
Cauliflower	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January and plant out in garden from March-April. Harvesting: July/August.	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January and plant out in garden from March-April. Harvesting: July/August.
Carrots	Planting: Direct sow anytime of the year. Harvesting: Throughout the year.	Planting: Direct sow anytime of the year. Harvesting: Throughout the year.
Kale (brocole)	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January and plant out in garden from March-April. Harvesting: July/August.	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January and plant out in garden from March-April. Harvesting: July/August.
Leeks *Can be grown all year round	Planting: Plant all year round. Sow in seed trays 6 weeks before planting. Harvesting: 3 months after planting.	Planting: Plant all year round. Sow in seed trays 6 weeks before planting. Harvesting: 3 months after planting.
Onions	Planting: Sow direct all year round. Harvesting: 8-12 weeks after planting.	Planting: Sow direct all year round. Harvesting: 8-12 weeks after planting.
Pak Choy/Bok Choy (Asian greens) *Can be grown all year round	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January and plant out in garden from March-May. Harvesting: 4-6 weeks after planting.	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January and plant out in garden from March-May. Harvesting: 4-6 weeks after planting.
Peas	Planting: Sow direct in garden April/May. Harvesting: 12 weeks after planting.	Planting: Sow direct in garden April/May. Harvesting: 12 weeks after planting.
Potato *Warm areas only	Planting: All year round. Harvesting: 4-5 months from planting.	Planting: All year round. Harvesting: 4-5 months from planting.
Silverbeet (Swiss Chard) *Can be grown all year round	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January (for winter crops) plant out in garden from March/April. Harvesting: Throughout winter.	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January (for winter crops) plant out in garden from March/April. Harvesting: Throughout winter.
Spinach *Can be grown all year round	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January (for winter crops) plant out in garden from March/April. Harvesting: Throughout winter.	Planting: Sow in seed trays from mid/late January (for winter crops) plant out in garden from March/April. Harvesting: Throughout winter.
Swede	*Cold regions only	Planting: Sow direct in garden April/May. Harvesting: Throughout winter (approx 12-14 weeks after planting).
Turnip	*Cold regions only	Planting: Sow direct in garden April/May. Harvesting: Throughout winter (approx 12-14 weeks after planting).
Parsnip	Planting: Sow direct in garden all year round. Harvesting: All year round.	Planting: Sow direct in garden all year round. Harvesting: All year round.
Beetroot *Can be grown all year round	Planting: Sow direct in garden April/May (for winter crops). Harvesting: 8-10 weeks after sowing.	Planting: Sow direct in garden April/May (for winter crops). Harvesting: 8-10 weeks after sowing.