Here at Transition Farm, situated in the cool temperate zone of Southern Victoria and in a frost hollow, the ground does not freeze in Winter. We can harvest year round.
DETERMINING WHAT TO SOW WHEN
We distinguish between two types of crops - COOL SEASON and WARM SEASON
COOL SEASON CROPS WANT TO MATURE BEFORE THE HEAT OF SUMMER
Work Backwards from a set early summer date using the days to maturity to determine your sowing date
WARM SEASON CROPS WANT TO GROW ONCE THE SOIL AND TEMPERATURE HAVE SUFFICIENTLY WARMED
Sow seeds inside and grow seedlings ready for transplanting
Use recorded frost dates and/or temperature history and work backwards to determine when to start your seeds
COOL SEASON VEGETABLES AGAIN SHINE IN AUTUMN/WINTER
Allow these to mature in your cooler Autumn months
Work backwards to find your sowing dates (which can be in the hottest months of summer).
The below guide shares what we harvest when, average days to maturity and other information to reference while planning WHEN AND WHAT SEEDS TO SOW in a cool season temperate zone. Download now and check back again - we have not yet added FLOWERS! We have been constantly updating this guide for the past 14 years as we learn more. Happy Sowing!!
Download our Harvest What When Guide (pictured below)
