When do I plant my vegetables?
Yarra Ranges Council is collaborating with Knox City Council to bring you Gardens for Harvest.
Use the calendar below to find out when to plant and harvest your vegetables.
Learn more about Gardens for Harvest.
When to plant vegetables
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4 weeks |
| Beans |
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6-8 weeks |
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3 months |
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2-4 months |
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3 months |
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3-4 months |
| Capsicum |
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3-4 months |
| Carrot |
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2-4 months |
| Cauliflower |
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4-5 months |
| Chili |
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3-4 months |
| Chives |
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4 months |
| Coriander |
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1-3 months |
| Cucumber |
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2 months |
| Eggplant |
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3 months |
| Garlic |
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7-8 months |
| Kale |
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2-4 months |
| Leek |
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3-5 months |
| Lettuce |
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1-2 months |
| Mint |
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Anytime |
| Onion |
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4-6 months
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| Oregano |
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Spring - Autumn |
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3-6 weeks |
| Parsley |
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2 months |
| Peas |
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2-3 months |
| Potatoes |
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3-4 months |
| Pumpkin |
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3-5 months |
| Radish |
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3-6 weeks |
| Rocket |
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1-2 months |
| Silverbeet |
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1-2 months |
| Snow Peas |
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1-2 months |
| Spinach |
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1-2 months |
| Spring Onion |
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2 months |
| Sunflower |
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3-4 months |
| Sweet Corn |
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2-3 months |
| Tomato |
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2-3 months |
| Watermelon |
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3 months |
| Zucchini |
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2-3 months |