Nothing much to plant this month. You can read gardening books and plan the garden!
Artichokes (Globe) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Broccoli | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Cauliflower | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Celery | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Eggplant (also Aubergine) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Kale (also Borecole) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Leeks | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Lettuce | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Mint (also Garden mint) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Onion | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Pumpkin | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Silverbeet (also Swiss Chard or Mangold) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Spring onions (also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
Strawberries (from seeds) | Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks |
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