Homegrown

What can be planted and grown over the summer

The perfect time to plant seeds can vary according to the variety, cultivar, and location. There may be subtle difference­s even within the same region, so always read the seed supplier’s instructio­ns. In general, the following can be planted over summer

December Sowing

All Regions

Beet (silver, Swiss chard) Beans (except broad bean) Cabbage

Cape gooseberry Capsicum

Carrot

Celery

Cucumber

Eggplant

Kohl rabi

Leek

Lettuce

Marrow

Melon

Okra

Parsnip

Pumpkin

Radish

Rhubarb

Rosella Salsify Squash Sweet corn Tomato Zucchini

January Sowing

Many seeds can be sown in midsummer. Bear in mind that a great many vegetables can be frown all year round in tropical regions.

All Regions

Beans (except broad bean) Beet (silver, Swiss chard) Beetroot

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Capsicum

Cauliflowe­r

Kohl rabi

Lettuce

Parsnip

Radish

All Regions (except the coldest areas)

Cucumber Marrow Spring onion Squash Sweet corn Zucchini

Tropical Regions

Capsicum

Cucumber

Eggplant (aubergine) Melon

Okra

Pumpkin

Rhubarb

Tomato

February Sowing

As we move into February, the seedlings of some plants, e.g. Brussels sprouts, can be grown outdoors in the coldest regions.

All Regions

Beet (silver, Swiss chard)) Beetroot

Cabbage

Chinese cabbage

Carrots

Dwarf beans

Kohl rabi

Leeks

Lettuce

Parsnip

Radish

Spinach

Of the above, rosella seeds will not thrive in cold temperate areas and it is best not to attempt to sow leeks in tropical and warm subtropica­l areas at this time. In cold temperate regions it is too late to attempt to grow capsicums, cape gooseberri­es, eggplant and tomatoes from seed.