Herb Sow Guide
The table below gives guidelines for when to sow herb seeds. Please note that the “sow months” are suggested times only. Even though New Zealand is a small country, the seasonal differences between the north and the south are dramatic. So, please make adjustments for the climate in your part of the country.
Herb | Winter | Spring | Summer | Autumn | ||||||||
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Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | |
Basil | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Borage | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Chervil | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Chives | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Coriander | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Corn Salad | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
Dill | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Fennel | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Lavender | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Lemon Grass | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Marjoram | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Oregano | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Parsley | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
Rocket | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
Rosemary | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Sage | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Tarragon | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Thyme | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Watercress | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |