What to Sow Now
40 vegetables, 52 herbs and 50 flowers can be sown in October in the Temperate zone. 38 close at the end of October.
Vegetables
40
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Amaranth
Guide to growing Amaranth
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Artichoke
Guide to growing Artichoke
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BeanRaw dried beans harmful
Guide to growing Bean
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Beetroot
Guide to growing Beetroot
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Bitter MelonSeeds and ripe fruit harmful to people
Guide to growing Bitter Melon
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Bok Choy
Guide to growing Bok Choy
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Broad BeanHarmful to people with favism
Guide to growing Broad Bean
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Broccoli
Guide to growing Broccoli
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Brussels Sprouts
Guide to growing Brussels Sprouts
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Burdock
Guide to growing Burdock
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Cabbage
Guide to growing Cabbage
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Cape GooseberryLeaves and unripe berries mildly harmful
Guide to growing Cape Gooseberry
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CapsicumLeaves mildly harmful to pets
Guide to growing Capsicum
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Carrot
Guide to growing Carrot
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Cauliflower
Guide to growing Cauliflower
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Celery
Guide to growing Celery
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Chicory
Guide to growing Chicory
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ChilliLeaves and hot pods mildly harmful
Guide to growing Chilli
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Chinese Broccoli
Guide to growing Chinese Broccoli
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Chinese Cabbage
Guide to growing Chinese Cabbage
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Choy Sum
Guide to growing Choy Sum
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Collards
Guide to growing Collards
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Corn
Guide to growing Corn
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Corn Salad
Guide to growing Corn Salad
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CressMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Cress
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CucamelonBitter fruit harmful to people
Guide to growing Cucamelon
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CucumberBitter fruit harmful to people
Guide to growing Cucumber
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EggplantLeaves mildly harmful
Guide to growing Eggplant
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Egyptian SpinachSeeds and pods harmful to people and pets
Guide to growing Egyptian Spinach
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Endive
Guide to growing Endive
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Fennel
Guide to growing Fennel
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GherkinBitter fruit harmful to people
Guide to growing Gherkin
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GourdBitter fruit harmful to people
Guide to growing Gourd
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Kale
Guide to growing Kale
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Kang Kong
Guide to growing Kang Kong
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Kohl Rabi
Guide to growing Kohl Rabi
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Komatsuna
Guide to growing Komatsuna
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LeekHarmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Leek
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Lettuce
Guide to growing Lettuce
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Malabar Spinach
Guide to growing Malabar Spinach
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Mesclun
Guide to growing Mesclun
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Mibuna
Guide to growing Mibuna
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Mizuna
Guide to growing Mizuna
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MoringaRoot harmful to people
Guide to growing Moringa
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Mustard
Guide to growing Mustard
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Okra
Guide to growing Okra
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OnionHarmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Onion
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ParsnipLeaves mildly harmful; sap burns skin in sun
Guide to growing Parsnip
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Pea
Guide to growing Pea
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PeanutMouldy kernels harmful to people and pets
Guide to growing Peanut
Nothing to sow this month.
Herbs
52
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AgrimonyMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Agrimony
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AngelicaMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Angelica
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Anise
Guide to growing Anise
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Anise Hyssop
Guide to growing Anise Hyssop
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Ashitaba
Guide to growing Ashitaba
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AshwagandhaPoisonous to people
Guide to growing Ashwagandha
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Astragalus
Guide to growing Astragalus
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Basil
Guide to growing Basil
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Black CohoshPoisonous to people
Guide to growing Black Cohosh
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BorageLeaves harmful to people eaten often
Guide to growing Borage
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Caper Bush
Guide to growing Caper Bush
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CarawayMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Caraway
- Cat Grass Guide to growing Cat Grass
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CatmintMildly harmful to cats
Guide to growing Catmint
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CatnipMildly harmful to people and cats
Guide to growing Catnip
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ChamomileMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Chamomile
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Chervil
Guide to growing Chervil
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Chinese LiquoriceRoot harmful to people in large amounts
Guide to growing Chinese Liquorice
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ChivesHarmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Chives
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Clary Sage
Guide to growing Clary Sage
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ComfreyPoisonous to people, cats and dogs (severe for people)
Guide to growing Comfrey
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Coriander
Guide to growing Coriander
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Culantro
Guide to growing Culantro
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Dandelion
Guide to growing Dandelion
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Dang Shen
Guide to growing Dang Shen
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Dill
Guide to growing Dill
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Echinacea
Guide to growing Echinacea
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Evening Primrose
Guide to growing Evening Primrose
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FeverfewMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Feverfew
- GiloyPoisonous to people (severe) Guide to growing Giloy
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Golden ChamomileMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Golden Chamomile
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Herb Robert
Guide to growing Herb Robert
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HyssopPoisonous to people
Guide to growing Hyssop
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Ice Plant
Guide to growing Ice Plant
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Jiaogulan
Guide to growing Jiaogulan
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Korean Mint
Guide to growing Korean Mint
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Lady's Mantle
Guide to growing Lady's Mantle
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LavenderMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Lavender
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Lemon Balm
Guide to growing Lemon Balm
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Lemon Mint
Guide to growing Lemon Mint
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LemongrassMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Lemongrass
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LovageMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Lovage
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Maca
Guide to growing Maca
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Marshmallow
Guide to growing Marshmallow
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Meadowsweet
Guide to growing Meadowsweet
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MintPennyroyal harmful to people and pets
Guide to growing Mint
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Minutina
Guide to growing Minutina
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MitsubaMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Mitsuba
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Moldavian Dragonhead
Guide to growing Moldavian Dragonhead
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Motherwort
Guide to growing Motherwort
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Mountain Mint
Guide to growing Mountain Mint
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MugwortPoisonous to people, cats and dogs (severe for people)
Guide to growing Mugwort
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MulleinMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Mullein
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NettleHarmful to dogs
Guide to growing Nettle
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OreganoMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Oregano
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ParsleyMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Parsley
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Phacelia
Guide to growing Phacelia
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Plantain
Guide to growing Plantain
Nothing to sow this month.
Flowers
50
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AgeratumMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Ageratum
- AlliumHarmful to cats and dogs Guide to growing Allium
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Alyssum
Guide to growing Alyssum
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Amaranth Flower
Guide to growing Amaranth Flower
- AnemonePoisonous to people Guide to growing Anemone
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AquilegiaPoisonous to people
Guide to growing Aquilegia
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Aster
Guide to growing Aster
- Astilbe Guide to growing Astilbe
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Aubretia
Guide to growing Aubretia
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Baby Blue Eyes
Guide to growing Baby Blue Eyes
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Balloon Flower
Guide to growing Balloon Flower
- Bearded IrisHarmful to cats and dogs Guide to growing Bearded Iris
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BegoniaHarmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Begonia
- Belladonna LilyPoisonous to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Belladonna Lily
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Bells of Ireland
Guide to growing Bells of Ireland
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Billy Buttons
Guide to growing Billy Buttons
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Brachycome
Guide to growing Brachycome
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Calendula
Guide to growing Calendula
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Californian PoppyMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Californian Poppy
- Calla LilyPoisonous to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Calla Lily
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Candytuft
Guide to growing Candytuft
- Canna Lily Guide to growing Canna Lily
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Canterbury Bells
Guide to growing Canterbury Bells
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Cardinal ClimberPoisonous to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Cardinal Climber
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CarnationMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Carnation
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Celosia
Guide to growing Celosia
- ChincherincheePoisonous to people, cats and dogs (severe) Guide to growing Chincherinchee
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ChrysanthemumHarmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Chrysanthemum
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Coreopsis
Guide to growing Coreopsis
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Cornflower
Guide to growing Cornflower
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Cosmos
Guide to growing Cosmos
- CrinumPoisonous to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Crinum
- CrocusHarmful to cats and dogs Guide to growing Crocus
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DaffodilPoisonous to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Daffodil
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DahliaMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Dahlia
- DaylilyHarmful to cats (severe) Guide to growing Daylily
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DelphiniumPoisonous to people, cats and dogs (severe)
Guide to growing Delphinium
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DianthusMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Dianthus
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Dutch IrisHarmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Dutch Iris
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Everlasting Daisy
Guide to growing Everlasting Daisy
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Forget Me NotChinese forget-me-not harmful to people and pets
Guide to growing Forget Me Not
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Four O'ClockMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Four O'Clock
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FoxglovePoisonous to people, cats and dogs (severe)
Guide to growing Foxglove
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Freesia
Guide to growing Freesia
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Gaillardia
Guide to growing Gaillardia
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GladioliHarmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Gladioli
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Globe Amaranth
Guide to growing Globe Amaranth
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Godetia
Guide to growing Godetia
- Grape HyacinthMildly harmful to cats and dogs Guide to growing Grape Hyacinth
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GypsophilaMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Gypsophila
- HippeastrumPoisonous to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Hippeastrum
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Hollyhock
Guide to growing Hollyhock
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Honesty
Guide to growing Honesty
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HyacinthPoisonous to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Hyacinth
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ImpatiensMildly harmful to people
Guide to growing Impatiens
- IsmenePoisonous to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Ismene
- Ixia Guide to growing Ixia
- JonquilPoisonous to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Jonquil
- KniphofiaMildly harmful to people Guide to growing Kniphofia
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Lamb's Ear
Guide to growing Lamb's Ear
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LarkspurPoisonous to people, cats and dogs (severe)
Guide to growing Larkspur
- LeucojumPoisonous to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Leucojum
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Liatris
Guide to growing Liatris
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LiliumHarmful to cats (severe)
Guide to growing Lilium
- Lily Of The ValleyPoisonous to people, cats and dogs (severe) Guide to growing Lily Of The Valley
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Linaria
Guide to growing Linaria
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Livingstone Daisy
Guide to growing Livingstone Daisy
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LobeliaPoisonous to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Lobelia
- LycorisPoisonous to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Lycoris
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Manuka
Guide to growing Manuka
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MarigoldMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Marigold
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MoonflowerPoisonous to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Moonflower
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Morning GloryPoisonous to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Morning Glory
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Nasturtium
Guide to growing Nasturtium
- NerinePoisonous to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Nerine
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NigellaMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Nigella
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Pansy
Guide to growing Pansy
- Peacock IrisPoisonous to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Peacock Iris
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Penstemon
Guide to growing Penstemon
- PeonyMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Peony
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Petunia
Guide to growing Petunia
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Phlox
Guide to growing Phlox
- Pineapple LilyMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs Guide to growing Pineapple Lily
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PoppyPoisonous to people, cats and dogs (severe for people)
Guide to growing Poppy
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PortulacaMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Portulaca
Nothing to sow this month.
Fruit, tubers and canes
12
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Artichoke Jerusalem
Guide to growing Artichoke Jerusalem
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AsparagusBerries mildly harmful
Guide to growing Asparagus
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Biofumigant Mustard
Guide to growing Biofumigant Mustard
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Black Currant
Guide to growing Black Currant
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Blackberry
Guide to growing Blackberry
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Boysenberry
Guide to growing Boysenberry
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Buckwheat Cover CropMildly harmful to people, cats and dogs
Guide to growing Buckwheat Cover Crop
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Chicken Forage MixHarmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Chicken Forage Mix
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Cover Crop MixesSome mixes harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Cover Crop Mixes
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Elephant garlicHarmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Elephant garlic
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Galangal
Guide to growing Galangal
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GarlicHarmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Garlic
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Ginger
Guide to growing Ginger
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Goji Berry
Guide to growing Goji Berry
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HorseradishMildly harmful to cats and dogs
Guide to growing Horseradish
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LablabRaw seed harmful to people
Guide to growing Lablab
- Lawtonberry Guide to growing Lawtonberry
- Loganberry Guide to growing Loganberry
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PassionfruitLeaves and unripe fruit mildly harmful
Guide to growing Passionfruit
Nothing to sow this month.
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The whole year in the Temperate zone
January
Vegetables
Amaranth, Bean, Beetroot, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Burdock, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Corn, Cucumber, Endive, Fennel, Gherkin, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Malabar Spinach, Moringa
Herbs
Basil, Cat Grass, Chives, Culantro, Dill, Giloy, Korean Mint, Parsley
Flowers
Ageratum, Amaranth Flower, Belladonna Lily, Globe Amaranth, Manuka, Marigold, Nasturtium, Nerine, Portulaca
Fruit, tubers and canes
Buckwheat Cover Crop, Cover Crop Mixes, Lablab
February
Vegetables
Amaranth, Bean, Beetroot, Broccoli, Burdock, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Corn Salad, Cress, Endive, Fennel, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuce, Mustard, Parsnip
Herbs
Cat Grass, Catnip, Chervil, Chives, Dill, Giloy, Mitsuba, Motherwort, Mullein, Parsley
Flowers
Alyssum, Aquilegia, Bearded Iris, Belladonna Lily, Calendula, Candytuft, Canterbury Bells, Chrysanthemum, Dianthus, Forget Me Not, Foxglove, Gypsophila, Hollyhock, Honesty, Leucojum, Livingstone Daisy, Lobelia, Lycoris, Nasturtium, Nerine, Nigella, Pansy, Poppy
Fruit, tubers and canes
Biofumigant Mustard, Buckwheat Cover Crop, Horseradish
March
Vegetables
Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broad Bean, Broccoli, Burdock, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chicory, Chinese Broccoli, Choy Sum, Collards, Corn Salad, Cress, Endive, Fennel, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Mesclun, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard, Parsnip
Herbs
Agrimony, Angelica, Anise Hyssop, Ashitaba, Astragalus, Black Cohosh, Borage, Caraway, Cat Grass, Catmint, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Comfrey, Coriander, Dandelion, Dill, Evening Primrose, Feverfew, Herb Robert, Hyssop, Ice Plant, Lady's Mantle, Lavender, Maca, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Minutina, Mitsuba, Motherwort, Mountain Mint, Mugwort, Mullein, Nettle, Parsley, Phacelia, Plantain
Flowers
Alyssum, Anemone, Aquilegia, Aubretia, Baby Blue Eyes, Bearded Iris, Belladonna Lily, Bells of Ireland, Billy Buttons, Calendula, Californian Poppy, Candytuft, Canterbury Bells, Carnation, Chincherinchee, Chrysanthemum, Coreopsis, Cornflower, Crocus, Daffodil, Daylily, Delphinium, Dianthus, Dutch Iris, Everlasting Daisy, Forget Me Not, Foxglove, Freesia, Gaillardia, Godetia, Grape Hyacinth, Gypsophila, Hollyhock, Honesty, Ixia, Jonquil, Kniphofia, Lamb's Ear, Larkspur, Leucojum, Linaria, Livingstone Daisy, Lobelia, Lycoris, Nigella, Pansy, Peacock Iris, Poppy
Fruit, tubers and canes
Biofumigant Mustard, Chicken Forage Mix, Cover Crop Mixes, Elephant garlic, Garlic, Horseradish
April
Vegetables
Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broad Bean, Broccoli, Carrot, Chinese Broccoli, Choy Sum, Corn Salad, Cress, Endive, Fennel, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Komatsuna, Lettuce, Mesclun, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard, Onion, Parsnip, Pea
Herbs
Agrimony, Angelica, Anise Hyssop, Ashitaba, Astragalus, Black Cohosh, Borage, Caraway, Cat Grass, Catmint, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Comfrey, Coriander, Dandelion, Dill, Evening Primrose, Feverfew, Herb Robert, Hyssop, Lady's Mantle, Lavender, Maca, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Minutina, Mitsuba, Nettle, Parsley, Phacelia, Plantain
Flowers
Allium, Alyssum, Anemone, Aquilegia, Aubretia, Baby Blue Eyes, Bearded Iris, Bells of Ireland, Billy Buttons, Calendula, Californian Poppy, Candytuft, Canterbury Bells, Carnation, Chincherinchee, Chrysanthemum, Coreopsis, Cornflower, Crocus, Daffodil, Daylily, Delphinium, Dianthus, Dutch Iris, Everlasting Daisy, Forget Me Not, Foxglove, Freesia, Gaillardia, Godetia, Grape Hyacinth, Gypsophila, Hollyhock, Honesty, Hyacinth, Ixia, Jonquil, Kniphofia, Lamb's Ear, Larkspur, Leucojum, Linaria, Livingstone Daisy, Lobelia, Lycoris, Nigella, Pansy, Peacock Iris, Penstemon, Poppy
Fruit, tubers and canes
Biofumigant Mustard, Chicken Forage Mix, Cover Crop Mixes, Elephant garlic, Garlic
May
Vegetables
Bok Choy, Broad Bean, Broccoli, Choy Sum, Corn Salad, Cress, Kale, Komatsuna, Lettuce, Mesclun, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard, Onion, Pea
Herbs
Agrimony, Angelica, Ashitaba, Astragalus, Black Cohosh, Cat Grass, Chervil, Coriander, Herb Robert, Lavender, Maca, Meadowsweet, Minutina, Parsley, Phacelia, Plantain
Flowers
Allium, Alyssum, Anemone, Aquilegia, Baby Blue Eyes, Bells of Ireland, Calendula, Candytuft, Canterbury Bells, Carnation, Chincherinchee, Chrysanthemum, Coreopsis, Cornflower, Crocus, Daffodil, Daylily, Delphinium, Dianthus, Dutch Iris, Everlasting Daisy, Forget Me Not, Foxglove, Freesia, Godetia, Grape Hyacinth, Gypsophila, Hollyhock, Honesty, Hyacinth, Ixia, Jonquil, Kniphofia, Lamb's Ear, Larkspur, Leucojum, Lilium, Linaria, Livingstone Daisy, Lobelia, Nigella, Pansy, Peacock Iris, Penstemon, Peony, Poppy
Fruit, tubers and canes
Chicken Forage Mix, Cover Crop Mixes, Elephant garlic, Garlic
June
Vegetables
Broad Bean, Lettuce, Onion, Pea
Herbs
Cat Grass
Flowers
Anemone, Astilbe, Candytuft, Canterbury Bells, Daylily, Dutch Iris, Godetia, Lilium, Lily Of The Valley, Linaria, Peony
Fruit, tubers and canes
Black Currant, Blackberry, Boysenberry, Lawtonberry, Loganberry
July
Vegetables
Broad Bean, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Pea
Herbs
Cat Grass
Flowers
Astilbe, Candytuft, Canterbury Bells, Lilium, Lily Of The Valley, Peony
Fruit, tubers and canes
Black Currant, Blackberry, Boysenberry, Lawtonberry, Loganberry
August
Vegetables
Artichoke, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cape Gooseberry, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Chilli, Chinese Broccoli, Choy Sum, Collards, Cress, Eggplant, Endive, Fennel, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Mesclun, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard, Onion, Parsnip, Pea
Herbs
Agrimony, Ashitaba, Astragalus, Black Cohosh, Cat Grass, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Coriander, Dill, Echinacea, Golden Chamomile, Herb Robert, Lady's Mantle, Lemon Balm, Meadowsweet, Mint, Minutina, Parsley, Phacelia
Flowers
Alyssum, Astilbe, Aubretia, Begonia, Bells of Ireland, Billy Buttons, Brachycome, Californian Poppy, Calla Lily, Candytuft, Canna Lily, Canterbury Bells, Carnation, Coreopsis, Daylily, Delphinium, Dianthus, Everlasting Daisy, Gladioli, Godetia, Gypsophila, Hippeastrum, Hollyhock, Honesty, Impatiens, Larkspur, Liatris, Lilium, Linaria, Lobelia, Penstemon, Petunia, Phlox
Fruit, tubers and canes
Black Currant, Blackberry, Boysenberry, Chicken Forage Mix, Lawtonberry, Loganberry, Passionfruit
September
Vegetables
Amaranth, Artichoke, Beetroot, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Burdock, Cabbage, Cape Gooseberry, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Chilli, Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Collards, Corn, Cress, Cucamelon, Cucumber, Eggplant, Endive, Fennel, Gherkin, Gourd, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Malabar Spinach, Mesclun, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard, Onion, Parsnip, Pea
Herbs
Agrimony, Angelica, Anise, Anise Hyssop, Ashitaba, Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Basil, Black Cohosh, Borage, Caraway, Cat Grass, Catmint, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chinese Liquorice, Chives, Clary Sage, Comfrey, Coriander, Culantro, Dandelion, Dang Shen, Dill, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Feverfew, Golden Chamomile, Herb Robert, Hyssop, Ice Plant, Jiaogulan, Korean Mint, Lady's Mantle, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemon Mint, Lemongrass, Lovage, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Mint, Minutina, Mitsuba, Moldavian Dragonhead, Mountain Mint, Mugwort, Nettle, Oregano, Parsley, Phacelia, Plantain
Flowers
Ageratum, Alyssum, Amaranth Flower, Aster, Aubretia, Baby Blue Eyes, Balloon Flower, Begonia, Bells of Ireland, Billy Buttons, Brachycome, Calendula, Californian Poppy, Calla Lily, Canna Lily, Canterbury Bells, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Coreopsis, Cornflower, Cosmos, Crinum, Dahlia, Daylily, Delphinium, Dianthus, Everlasting Daisy, Gaillardia, Gladioli, Globe Amaranth, Godetia, Gypsophila, Hippeastrum, Hollyhock, Honesty, Impatiens, Kniphofia, Lamb's Ear, Larkspur, Liatris, Linaria, Marigold, Nasturtium, Penstemon, Petunia, Phlox, Pineapple Lily, Portulaca
Fruit, tubers and canes
Artichoke Jerusalem, Asparagus, Biofumigant Mustard, Chicken Forage Mix, Cover Crop Mixes, Ginger, Goji Berry, Horseradish, Passionfruit
October This month
Vegetables
Amaranth, Artichoke, Bean, Beetroot, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Burdock, Cabbage, Cape Gooseberry, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Chilli, Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Collards, Corn, Cress, Cucamelon, Cucumber, Eggplant, Egyptian Spinach, Endive, Gherkin, Gourd, Kang Kong, Kohl Rabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Malabar Spinach, Mesclun, Moringa, Mustard, Okra, Parsnip, Peanut
Herbs
Agrimony, Angelica, Anise, Anise Hyssop, Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Basil, Borage, Caper Bush, Cat Grass, Catmint, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chinese Liquorice, Chives, Clary Sage, Comfrey, Coriander, Culantro, Dandelion, Dang Shen, Dill, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Feverfew, Giloy, Golden Chamomile, Hyssop, Ice Plant, Jiaogulan, Korean Mint, Lady's Mantle, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemon Mint, Lemongrass, Lovage, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Mint, Mitsuba, Moldavian Dragonhead, Motherwort, Mountain Mint, Mugwort, Mullein, Nettle, Oregano, Parsley, Phacelia, Plantain
Flowers
Ageratum, Alyssum, Amaranth Flower, Aster, Baby Blue Eyes, Balloon Flower, Begonia, Bells of Ireland, Billy Buttons, Brachycome, Calendula, Californian Poppy, Calla Lily, Canna Lily, Canterbury Bells, Cardinal Climber, Carnation, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Coreopsis, Cornflower, Cosmos, Crinum, Dahlia, Delphinium, Dianthus, Everlasting Daisy, Four O'Clock, Gaillardia, Gladioli, Globe Amaranth, Gypsophila, Hippeastrum, Hollyhock, Honesty, Impatiens, Ismene, Kniphofia, Lamb's Ear, Liatris, Manuka, Marigold, Moonflower, Morning Glory, Nasturtium, Penstemon, Petunia, Phlox, Pineapple Lily, Portulaca
Fruit, tubers and canes
Artichoke Jerusalem, Asparagus, Biofumigant Mustard, Buckwheat Cover Crop, Chicken Forage Mix, Cover Crop Mixes, Galangal, Ginger, Goji Berry, Horseradish, Lablab, Passionfruit
November
Vegetables
Amaranth, Artichoke, Bean, Beetroot, Bitter Melon, Burdock, Cabbage, Cape Gooseberry, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chilli, Collards, Corn, Cress, Cucamelon, Cucumber, Egyptian Spinach, Endive, Gherkin, Gourd, Kang Kong, Leek, Lettuce, Malabar Spinach, Moringa, Okra, Parsnip, Peanut
Herbs
Angelica, Anise, Anise Hyssop, Ashwagandha, Basil, Borage, Caper Bush, Cat Grass, Catmint, Catnip, Chamomile, Chinese Liquorice, Chives, Clary Sage, Culantro, Dandelion, Dang Shen, Dill, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Feverfew, Giloy, Golden Chamomile, Hyssop, Ice Plant, Jiaogulan, Korean Mint, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemon Mint, Lemongrass, Lovage, Marshmallow, Mint, Mitsuba, Moldavian Dragonhead, Motherwort, Mountain Mint, Mugwort, Mullein, Nettle, Oregano, Parsley, Plantain
Flowers
Ageratum, Alyssum, Amaranth Flower, Aster, Balloon Flower, Begonia, Billy Buttons, Brachycome, Calendula, Californian Poppy, Canna Lily, Cardinal Climber, Celosia, Cosmos, Crinum, Dahlia, Four O'Clock, Gladioli, Globe Amaranth, Gypsophila, Impatiens, Ismene, Kniphofia, Lamb's Ear, Manuka, Marigold, Moonflower, Morning Glory, Nasturtium, Petunia, Phlox, Pineapple Lily, Portulaca
Fruit, tubers and canes
Artichoke Jerusalem, Asparagus, Buckwheat Cover Crop, Cover Crop Mixes, Galangal, Ginger, Goji Berry, Horseradish, Lablab
December
Vegetables
Amaranth, Bean, Beetroot, Bitter Melon, Brussels Sprouts, Burdock, Cabbage, Cape Gooseberry, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Corn, Cucamelon, Cucumber, Egyptian Spinach, Gherkin, Gourd, Kang Kong, Leek, Lettuce, Malabar Spinach, Moringa, Okra, Peanut
Herbs
Anise, Basil, Borage, Cat Grass, Catnip, Chives, Culantro, Dill, Giloy, Hyssop, Jiaogulan, Korean Mint, Lemon Balm, Lemon Mint, Lovage, Mint, Motherwort, Oregano, Parsley
Flowers
Ageratum, Amaranth Flower, Aster, Belladonna Lily, Brachycome, Cardinal Climber, Celosia, Cosmos, Four O'Clock, Globe Amaranth, Impatiens, Manuka, Marigold, Moonflower, Morning Glory, Nasturtium, Nerine, Phlox, Portulaca
Fruit, tubers and canes
Buckwheat Cover Crop, Cover Crop Mixes, Lablab
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Seed potatoes, garlic bulbs, crowns, canes and strawberry runners are living stock, so they are only available around their planting windows. If the shelf looks bare outside those months, that is the season talking, not the warehouse. A note on seed potatoes: we cannot send them to Western Australia, Tasmania or Kangaroo Island, quarantine's orders.
Common questions
My town is not on the map. Which chart do I use?
Use the postcode finder above, or pick the listed town with the most similar weather to yours. Inland and uphill usually means cooler nights: when torn between two zones, the cooler one is the safer bet in spring and the warmer one in autumn.
Why does the list change so much between zones?
Because a frost that flattens a tomato seedling in Canberra simply never happens in Darwin. Same country, different rules. Sow with your season rather than against it and the garden does most of the heavy lifting.
What does "undercover" mean?
A seed tray somewhere bright and protected: a greenhouse, a cold frame, a sunny windowsill. It buys frost-tender crops like tomatoes and chillies a head start of six to eight weeks while it is still too cold outside.
How exact are these windows?
They are honest averages, not laws of physics. A warm sheltered courtyard in Melbourne can run a fortnight ahead of the chart; a frost hollow outside Orange can run a month behind. Watch your own conditions and adjust. Gardeners have argued about this happily for centuries.
















