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WATERMELONSugar Baby
Sow 20mm depth3-4 seeds into moundsRow Space 1 m
YatesBrand
Citullus lanatusvar. caffer
Plant:Spring - Early
Summer
Position: Full Sun
Germinate 6-10 daysTransplant 3-4 wksMature 12-14 wksRow Space 1
m
Harvest:undersideyellowish, dullhollow soundwhen tapped
Protect from snails& slugs
Keeps leaves dryby watering at the
base of plant inmornings
BROCCOLIGreen Sprouting
Sow 5cm depthPlant 60cm apart
Row Space 1-1.5m
Country ValueBrand
Brassica Oleracea
Plant:
Auntumn & WinterPosition: Full Sun
Germinate 7-12 daysTransplant whenlarge enough to
handleMature 12-16 wks
Row Space 1-1.5m
Harvest: middleheads are wellformed just b4
flower heads open
Cut at bottom ofstems
New spears willreplace those cut
CHINESE BUKCHOY
White Stem
Sow 3mm depthPlant 25-35cm apartRow Space 40-60cm
YatesBrand
Citullus lanatusvar. caffer
Plant:Spring & Autumn
Position: Full Sun
Germinate 7-10 daysTransplant when
plant height is 5-6cm
Mature 6-8 wksRow Space 40-
60cm
Protect from snails& slugs
*Avoid stress fromheat or drought
will prevent plantsbolting to seed
SPINACHEnglish Medania
Sow 12mm depthPlant 30cm apartRow Space 10-15cm
Country ValueBrand
Sinacea Oleracea
Plant:Autumn & Winter
Position: Shade
Germinat 14-21 daysTransplant when
plant height is 5-6cm
Mature 8-10 wksRow Space 10-
15cm
Harvest: Thick,round dark leaves;
heavy cropper
Protect from snails& slugs
Repeat sow ever 3weeks for
continuous supply
SHALLOTLong White
Sow 15mm depth
Plant 1-2cm apartRow Space 30-45cm
Country ValueBrand
Allium Cepa
Plant:All year round
Position: Full Sun
Germinat 12-16 daysMature 8-12 wksRow Space 30-
45cm
Protect from snails& slugs
Keeps leaves dryby watering at the
base of plant inmornings
Repeat sow ever 3weeks for
continuous supply
SNOW PEAOregon Dwarf
Prepare trenches15cm wide & sow
5cm deep inzig-zag fashion
5cm btw each seed
YatesBrand
Pisum Sativum
Plant:Avoid flowering
during frostperiods
Position: Full Sun
Germinate 7-10 daysMature 14 wks
Row Space 45cm
Harvest: Lightgreen pods are
flat
Use stakes tosupport the crop;heavy cropping
Ideal for deep
freezing
TOMATOGrosse Lisse
Sow 6mm depthPlant 50cm apartRow Space 60cm
YatesBrand
Brassica Oleracea
Plant:Late Winter
Early SummerPosition: Full SunGerminate 6-12 days
Transplant whenplant height is 5-
7cm
Mature 12-14 wksRow Space 60cm
Harvest: Large,round, red fruits
Use stakes tosupport the crop;heavy cropping
Great companion
for basil, broccoli,carrots, onions,
parsley
CARROTEvery Season
Sow 6mm depthPlant 10cm apart
Country ValueBrand
Daucus Carota
Plant:All year round
Position: Full Sun
Germinat 10-21 daysTransplant whenlarge enough to
handleMature 15-18 wks
Sow in preparedbed & keep weed
free
Repeat sow ever2-3 wks for
continuous supply
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in the seedling pot plant.
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ONIONSweet Red
Sow 6mm depthPlant 10cm apartRow Space 20cm
YatesBrand
Citullus lanatusvar. caffer
Plant:Autumn & Winter
Position: Full Sun
Germinat 10-14 daysTransplant whenplant height is
12cmMature 25-28 wks
Harvest: Bulbs areformed & tops wilt
*Avoid overwatering, seeds
may rot b4germination
Great companionfor carrots,tomatoes,cabbage
BLUE BERRYNellie Kelly
Plant in WinterHarvest in Spring-
SummerPart Sun
NorwoodBrand
Evergreen bush,grows to 1m,
producing pinkflowers during the
winter anddelectable fruit in
late spring andsummer. Plant in
areas where
overnight tempdrop
