Not sure what to plant and when? Our guide has all the answers…

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Not all of us are natural green fingers, so we have developed a list of what vegetables to plant and when, and when to harvest!

Monthly Planting Guide

January (Summer)

  • Plant: Capsicum, Eggplant, Basil, Pumpkins

  • Harvest: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Beans, Zucchini

February (Late Summer)

  • Plant: Lettuce, Broccoli, Carrots, Peas

  • Harvest: Tomatoes, Capsicum, Basil, Cucumbers

March (Autumn)

  • Plant: Spinach, Lettuce, Carrots, Broccoli

  • Harvest: Pumpkins, Zucchini, Basil

April (Autumn)

  • Plant: Broad Beans, Peas, Spinach, Onions

  • Harvest: Capsicum, Lettuce, Tomatoes

May (Late Autumn)

  • Plant: Garlic, Onions, Peas

  • Harvest: Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots

June (Winter)

  • Plant: Broad Beans, Peas, Spinach

  • Harvest: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Lettuce

July (Winter)

  • Plant: Onions, Broad Beans, Peas

  • Harvest: Spinach, Carrots, Broccoli

August (Late Winter)

  • Plant: Carrots, Onions, Peas

  • Harvest: Lettuce, Spinach, Broad Beans

September (Spring)

  • Plant: Tomatoes, Basil, Zucchini, Capsicum

  • Harvest: Spinach, Carrots, Broccoli

October (Spring)

  • Plant: Tomatoes, Basil, Beans, Capsicum

  • Harvest: Lettuce, Spinach, Broad Beans

November (Late Spring)

  • Plant: Cucumbers, Zucchini, Basil, Pumpkins

  • Harvest: Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots

December (Summer)

  • Plant: Capsicum, Eggplant, Basil, Pumpkins

  • Harvest: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Beans

By following this guide, you can optimise your garden’s productivity and enjoy fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables year-round in Melbourne’s temperate climate.

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Seasonal Planting Guide for Melbourne, Australia

Herbs

  1. Basil: Plant in spring and summer.

  2. Coriander: Plant in autumn and spring.

  3. Parsley: Plant in spring and autumn.

  4. Mint: Plant in spring and autumn.

  5. Thyme: Plant in spring.

  6. Oregano: Plant in spring and summer.

  7. Sage: Plant in spring.

 

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Vegetables

  1. Tomatoes: Plant in spring after the last frost.

  2. Carrots: Plant in spring and autumn.

  3. Lettuce: Plant in autumn, winter, and spring.

  4. Broccoli: Plant in late summer to autumn.

  5. Spinach: Plant in autumn and winter.

  6. Beans: Plant in spring and summer.

  7. Capsicum (Bell Peppers): Plant in spring and summer.

  8. Zucchini: Plant in spring and summer.

  9. Peas: Plant in autumn and winter.

  10. Pumpkins: Plant in spring and early summer.

  11. Beetroot: Plant in autumn and winter.

  12. Onions: Plant in winter and spring.

Fruits

  1. Strawberries: Plant in early spring.

  2. Blueberries: Plant in winter.

  3. Apples: Plant in late winter to early spring.

  4. Citrus (Lemons, Oranges): Plant in spring.

  5. Raspberries: Plant in winter to early spring.

  6. Cherries: Plant in winter to early spring.

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