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

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.

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.

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.