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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
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