Sowing Guide for Sydney Climate and Companion Plants - I Sustain

1. Sowing guide for Sydney Climate
Time to
Sow J F M A M J J A S O N D grow Companion Plant
(approx)
Basil 4 weeks Tomato
Bean - Cabbage, Carrot, Lettuce, Peas (not Garlic
Climbing 9 – 11 weeks or Onion)
Bean - Cabbage, Lettuce, Potato, Spinach (not
Broad 12 – 16 weeks Garlic or Onion)
Bean - Beetroot, Cabbage, Potato, Strawberry (not
Bush 7 – 10 weeks Garlic or Onion)
Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Bush
Beetroot 8 weeks Bean, Onion
Beans, Cabbage, Coriander, Marigold,
Broccoli 8 – 13 weeks Peas, Potato (not Strawberry)
Brussel Beans, Beetroot, Cabbage, Marigold, Peas,
Sprout 12 – 14 weeks Potato (not Strawberry)
Coriander, Marigold, Mint, Nasturtium,
Cabbage 9 – 16 weeks Onion, Pea, Potato, Rosemary, Tomato
Coriander, Chives, Marigold, Leeks,
Carrot 9 – 13 weeks Lettuce, Onion, Radish, Rosemary, Tomato
Cauli- Beans, Cabbage, Coriander, Marigold,
flower 15 – 22 weeks Peas, Potato (not Strawberry)
Parsnip, Rosemary, Strawberry
Garlic 12 – 16 weeks
Onions, Parsnip, Strawberry
Leek 15 – 18 weeks
Bean, Cabbage, Carrot, Onions, Parsnip,
Lettuce 9 – 12 weeks Peas, Radish, Strawberry (not Parsley)
Cabbage, Carrot, Leek, Lettuce, Parsley,
Onion 25 – 35 weeks Parsnip, Strawberry, Tomato (not Peas)
Beans, Chives, Onions, Tomato (not
Parsley 2 – 4 weeks Lettuce)
Beans, Coriander, Garlic, Leek, Lettuce,
Parsnip 17 – 20 weeks Onion, Peas, Potato, Tomato (not Carrot)
Broccoli, Carrot, Coriander, Lettuce, Radish,
Peas 9 – 12 weeks Potato, (not Garlic, Shallots or Onions)
Beans, Cauliflower, Nasturtium, Parsnip,
Potato 12 – 16 weeks Peas, (not Pumpkin, Rosemary or Tomato)
Corn (not Potato)
Pumpkin 15 – 20 weeks
Carrot, Lettuce, Nasturtium, Parsnip, Peas
Radish 5 – 7 weeks
Broad Bean, Strawberry
Spinach 4 – 8 weeks
Basil, Marigold, Chives, Nasturtium, (not
Tomato 8 – 17 weeks Beetroot, Fennel, Potato, Rosemary)
Garlic, Lettuce, Peas, Tomato (not Mustard)
Turnip 6 – 9 weeks
nd nd
Sources: Sow when, 2 Ed., 1991, Eden Seeds; A basic guide to companion planting, 2
Ed., Reprinted 2000, Plum Products. “Gardenate Monthly Sowing and Harvesting Guide”
www.gardenate.com