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GARDENING TIPS

Spring has SPRUNG!
As the weather is getting warmer what better way to enjoy the sun than in your garden? Whether it’s

growing your own dinner or creating a colourful masterpiece, we have the tips to ensure your garden
is getting the care it needs.

In October it’s time to plant It’s time to sow direct
• Potatoes • Carrot, Beetroot, Parsnip, Turnip
• Globe artichokes • Silverbeet and Summer Spinach
• Chives • Cabbage and Lettuce

• Cabbage (seedlings) • Cauliflower and Broccoli
• Cauliflower (seedlings) • Pumpkin
• Celery (seedlings) • Onions, Leek and Late Peas
• Broccoli (seedlings) • Kohlrabi
• Lettuce (seedlings) • Under glass in containers sow; Cucumber,
• Leek (seedlings) Eggplant, Capsicum and Tomato

Towards the end of the month:
• Tomato (seedlings)
• Zucchini (seedlings)
• Pumpkins (seedlings)
• Squash (seedlings) A seedling is only ready to be

• Bush and climbing beans (seedlings) planted out in the garden once it
• Sweet Corn (seedlings) has developed 3-4 true leaves, or

about 2-3 inches high.