How to Use the Guide:
- Find Your State and Postcode: Determine your growing zone based on your region's postcode.
- Follow the Planting and Transplanting Times: Each crop family has specific months when seeds should be planted and seedlings transplanted.
- Adapt to Local Conditions: Adjust planting schedules based on local temperature and rainfall.
1. New South Wales (NSW) – Zones 8-10
Major Postcodes: 2000 (Sydney), 2250 (Central Coast)
| Botanical Family | Vegetable Examples | Planting Time (Seed) | Transplant Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brassicaceae 🥦 | Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale | March 15 - May 30 (Autumn), August 1 - Sep 30 (Winter) | April - June (Autumn), September - October (Spring) |
| Solanaceae 🍅 | Tomatoes, Capsicum, Eggplant | September 1 - November 30 (Spring) | October - December (Spring-Summer) |
| Fabaceae 🌱 | Peas, Beans, Snow Peas | March 1 - August 31 (Autumn-Winter) | May - September (Autumn-Winter) |
| Asteraceae 🥬 | Lettuce, Artichokes | February 1 - April 30 (Autumn), August 1 - October 31 (Spring) | March - May (Autumn), September - November (Spring) |
2. Victoria (VIC) – Zones 8-9
Major Postcodes: 3000 (Melbourne), 3550 (Bendigo)
| Botanical Family | Vegetable Examples | Planting Time (Seed) | Transplant Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brassicaceae 🥦 | Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale | March 1 - August 31 (Autumn-Winter) | April - September (Autumn-Winter) |
| Solanaceae 🍅 | Tomatoes, Capsicum, Eggplant | September 1 - November 30 (Spring) | October - December (Spring-Summer) |
| Cucurbitaceae 🥒 | Cucumbers, Zucchinis, Pumpkins | October 1 - December 31 (Spring-Summer) | November - January (Spring-Summer) |
| Asteraceae 🥬 | Lettuce, Artichokes | February 1 - April 30 (Autumn), August 1 - October 31 (Spring) | March - May (Autumn), September - November (Spring) |
3. Queensland (QLD) – Zones 10-12
Major Postcodes: 4000 (Brisbane), 4810 (Townsville)
| Botanical Family | Vegetable Examples | Planting Time (Seed) | Transplant Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solanaceae 🍅 | Tomatoes, Capsicum, Eggplant | August 1 - November 30 (Winter-Spring) | September - December (Spring-Summer) |
| Cucurbitaceae 🥒 | Cucumbers, Zucchinis, Pumpkins | August 1 - October 31 (Winter-Spring) | September - November (Spring) |
| Fabaceae 🌱 | Peas, Beans | March 1 - July 31 (Autumn-Winter) | April - August (Autumn-Winter) |
| Asteraceae 🥬 | Lettuce, Artichokes | February 1 - April 30 (Autumn), August 1 - October 31 (Spring) | March - May (Autumn), September - November (Spring) |
4. South Australia (SA) – Zones 8-9
Major Postcodes: 5000 (Adelaide), 5251 (Mount Barker)
| Botanical Family | Vegetable Examples | Planting Time (Seed) | Transplant Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brassicaceae 🥦 | Broccoli, Cauliflower, Radishes | March 1 - August 31 (Autumn-Winter) | April - September (Autumn-Winter) |
| Solanaceae 🍅 | Tomatoes, Capsicum | September 1 - November 30 (Spring) | October - December (Spring-Summer) |
| Asteraceae 🥬 | Lettuce, Artichokes | February 1 - April 30 (Autumn), August 1 - October 31 (Spring) | March - May (Autumn), September - November (Spring) |
5. Western Australia (WA) – Zones 9-10
Major Postcodes: 6000 (Perth), 6725 (Broome)
| Botanical Family | Vegetable Examples | Planting Time (Seed) | Transplant Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brassicaceae 🥦 | Broccoli, Cabbage | March 1 - May 31 (Autumn) | April - June (Autumn) |
| Cucurbitaceae 🥒 | Zucchinis, Pumpkins | September 1 - October 31 (Spring) | October - December (Spring) |
| Alliaceae 🧅 | Onions, Spring Onions | March 1 - July 31 (Autumn-Winter) | April - September (Autumn-Winter) |
| Asteraceae 🥬 | Lettuce, Artichokes | February 1 - April 30 (Autumn), August 1 - October 31 (Spring) | March - May (Autumn), September - November (Spring) |
6. Tasmania (TAS) – Zones 7-8
Major Postcodes: 7000 (Hobart), 7250 (Launceston)
| Botanical Family | Vegetable Examples | Planting Time (Seed) | Transplant Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenopodiaceae 🍃 | Spinach, Beets, Swiss Chard | March 1 - May 31 (Autumn) | April - June (Autumn-Winter) |
| Fabaceae 🌱 | Peas, Snow Peas | March 1 - August 31 (Autumn-Winter) | May - September (Autumn-Winter) |
| Asteraceae 🥬 | Lettuce, Artichokes | February 1 - April 30 (Autumn), August 1 - October 31 (Spring) | March - May (Autumn), September - November (Spring) |
7. Northern Territory (NT) – Zones 11-12
Major Postcodes: 0800 (Darwin), 0870 (Alice Springs)
| Botanical Family | Vegetable Examples | Planting Time (Seed) | Transplant Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solanaceae 🍅 | Eggplant, Capsicum | September 1 - December 31 (Spring-Summer) | October - January (Spring-Summer) |
| Cucurbitaceae 🥒 | Cucumbers, Pumpkins | August 1 - November 30 (Winter-Spring) | September - December (Spring-Summer) |
| Asteraceae 🥬 | Lettuce, Artichokes | February 1 - April 30 (Autumn), August 1 - October 31 (Spring) | March - May (Autumn), September - November (Spring) |
