🇳🇿 Auckland, NZ

Planting guide for 207 crops · Oceanic / Marine west coast climate

USDA Zone 8 330 frost-free days Köppen Cfb

USDA Zone

Frost-Free

330days

Winter Low

7°C

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Summer High

24°C

🌡️

Rainfall

1240mm

💧

Climate

Cfb

Oceanic / Marine west coast

Quick Answer: When to Plant in Auckland

The best time to plant in Auckland is during the year-round growing season. The growing season lasts 330 frost-free days with temperatures ranging from 7°C in winter to 24°C in summer. Auckland is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8 with a Oceanic / Marine west coast climate (Cfb), and 207 out of 207 crops can be grown here.

Growing Guide for Auckland

Auckland, NZ sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 8 with a Oceanic / Marine west coast climate (Köppen Cfb). The growing season spans approximately 330 frost-free days, with winter temperatures dropping to 7°C and summer highs reaching 24°C. Annual rainfall averages 1240mm.

With 330 frost-free days, Auckland offers an exceptionally long growing season. Gardeners here can grow crops nearly year-round, including heat-loving tropical plants that would fail in cooler climates. Out of $207 crops in our database, 207 can be successfully grown in Auckland. The easiest crops to start with are Basil, Lettuce, Mint.

What grows best in Auckland?

The best plants for Auckland include Basil, Lettuce, Mint, Green Bean, Sunflower. These are rated "easy" for this climate zone and have the longest planting windows.

Can I grow vegetables in Auckland in winter?

Yes! Auckland's mild winters allow many vegetables to grow through the cold months. Focus on cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, kale, and root vegetables.

Expert Tips for Growing in Auckland

✓ Start Basil in Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.
✓ Start Lettuce in Apr, May, Jun, Jul. Lettuce tolerates frost, so you can plant early.
✓ Start Mint in Apr, May, Jun, Jul. Mint tolerates frost, so you can plant early.
✓ Start Green Bean in Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.
✓ Start Sunflower in Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.

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Best Plants for Auckland

Easiest plants with the longest growing windows in your climate

Basil

easy

Plant in: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

50-75 days to harvest

Lettuce

easy

Plant in: Apr, May, Jun, Jul

30-60 days to harvest

Mint

easy

Plant in: Apr, May, Jun, Jul

60-90 days to harvest

Green Bean

easy

Plant in: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

50-60 days to harvest

Sunflower

easy

Plant in: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

70-100 days to harvest

Planting Calendar

Green cells show recommended planting months for each crop in Auckland

Plant Wait E Easy M Medium H Hard

Easy (26) Great for beginners

Plant	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Basil				✓	✓	✓	✓
Lettuce	✓	✓	✓	✓
Mint	✓	✓	✓	✓
Green Bean				✓	✓	✓	✓
Sunflower				✓	✓	✓	✓
Radish	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arugula	✓	✓	✓	✓
Swiss Chard	✓	✓	✓	✓
Green Onion	✓	✓	✓	✓
Marigold				✓	✓	✓	✓
Zinnia				✓	✓	✓	✓
Pansy	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cosmos				✓	✓	✓	✓
Aloe Vera				✓	✓	✓	✓
Chive	✓	✓	✓	✓
Calendula	✓	✓	✓	✓
Catnip	✓	✓	✓	✓
Clover	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cress	✓	✓	✓	✓
Dandelion	✓	✓	✓	✓
Nasturtium				✓	✓	✓	✓
Yarrow	✓	✓	✓	✓
Borage	✓	✓	✓	✓
Mizuna	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tatsoi	✓	✓	✓	✓
Buckwheat				✓	✓	✓	✓

Medium (160) Some experience helpful

Plant	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Tomato				✓	✓	✓	✓
Carrot	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pepper				✓	✓	✓	✓
Cucumber				✓	✓	✓	✓
Zucchini				✓	✓	✓	✓
Spinach	✓	✓	✓	✓
Kale	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rosemary	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cilantro	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pea	✓	✓	✓	✓
Potato				✓	✓	✓	✓
Onion	✓	✓	✓	✓
Strawberry	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lavender	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chili Pepper				✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Potato				✓	✓	✓	✓
Thyme	✓	✓	✓	✓
Parsley	✓	✓	✓	✓
Broccoli	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bok Choy	✓	✓	✓	✓
Beet	✓	✓	✓	✓
Brussels Sprouts	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cabbage	✓	✓	✓	✓
Collard Greens	✓	✓	✓	✓
Dill	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fennel				✓	✓	✓	✓
Ginger				✓	✓	✓	✓
Jalapeno				✓	✓	✓	✓
Kohlrabi	✓	✓	✓	✓
Leek	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lemongrass				✓	✓	✓	✓
Cantaloupe				✓	✓	✓	✓
Mustard Greens	✓	✓	✓	✓
Okra				✓	✓	✓	✓
Oregano	✓	✓	✓	✓
Parsnip	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pumpkin				✓	✓	✓	✓
Sage	✓	✓	✓	✓
Shallot	✓	✓	✓	✓
Snap Pea	✓	✓	✓	✓
Butternut Squash				✓	✓	✓	✓
Acorn Squash				✓	✓	✓	✓
Tomatillo				✓	✓	✓	✓
Turnip	✓	✓	✓	✓
Watercress	✓	✓	✓	✓
Blackberry	✓	✓	✓	✓
Blueberry	✓	✓	✓	✓
Raspberry	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fig	✓	✓	✓	✓
Grape	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lemon				✓	✓	✓	✓
Lime				✓	✓	✓	✓
Papaya				✓	✓	✓	✓
Passion Fruit				✓	✓	✓	✓
Pineapple				✓	✓	✓	✓
Banana				✓	✓	✓	✓
Turmeric				✓	✓	✓	✓
Chamomile	✓	✓	✓	✓
Dahlia				✓	✓	✓	✓
Petunia				✓	✓	✓	✓
Snapdragon	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Pea Flower	✓	✓	✓	✓
Morning Glory				✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrysanthemum	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rose	✓	✓	✓	✓
Jasmine				✓	✓	✓	✓
Hibiscus				✓	✓	✓	✓
Bamboo	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lemon Balm	✓	✓	✓	✓
Stevia				✓	✓	✓	✓
Tarragon	✓	✓	✓	✓
Amaranth				✓	✓	✓	✓
Anise				✓	✓	✓	✓
Bay Laurel	✓	✓	✓	✓
Black-Eyed Pea				✓	✓	✓	✓
Boysenberry	✓	✓	✓	✓
Broccolini	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cayenne Pepper				✓	✓	✓	✓
Chickpea				✓	✓	✓	✓
Chicory	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chinese Cabbage	✓	✓	✓	✓
Coffee Plant				✓	✓	✓	✓
Comfrey	✓	✓	✓	✓
Curry Leaf				✓	✓	✓	✓
Dragon Fruit				✓	✓	✓	✓
Edamame				✓	✓	✓	✓
Elderberry	✓	✓	✓	✓
Endive	✓	✓	✓	✓
Fenugreek				✓	✓	✓	✓
Foxglove	✓	✓	✓	✓
Freesia				✓	✓	✓	✓
Goji Berry	✓	✓	✓	✓
Gooseberry	✓	✓	✓	✓
Habanero				✓	✓	✓	✓
Hops	✓	✓	✓	✓
Horseradish	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hyssop	✓	✓	✓	✓
Jicama				✓	✓	✓	✓
Kiwi	✓	✓	✓	✓
Kumquat	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lentil				✓	✓	✓	✓
Lilac	✓	✓	✓	✓
Luffa				✓	✓	✓	✓
Lupine	✓	✓	✓	✓
Marjoram				✓	✓	✓	✓
Millet				✓	✓	✓	✓
Moringa				✓	✓	✓	✓
Mulberry	✓	✓	✓	✓
Nectarine	✓	✓	✓	✓
Nigella	✓	✓	✓	✓
Olive	✓	✓	✓	✓
Peach	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pear	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pennyroyal	✓	✓	✓	✓
Persimmon	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plum	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pomegranate	✓	✓	✓	✓
Poppy	✓	✓	✓	✓
Quinoa	✓	✓	✓	✓
Radicchio	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rhubarb	✓	✓	✓	✓
Rutabaga	✓	✓	✓	✓
Savory	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sesame				✓	✓	✓	✓
Sorghum				✓	✓	✓	✓
Sorrel	✓	✓	✓	✓
Soybean				✓	✓	✓	✓
Star Fruit				✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Corn				✓	✓	✓	✓
Taro				✓	✓	✓	✓
Tea Plant	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tiger Lily	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tulip	✓	✓	✓	✓
Winter Squash				✓	✓	✓	✓
Yam				✓	✓	✓	✓
Chia				✓	✓	✓	✓
Cranberry	✓	✓	✓	✓
Flax	✓	✓	✓	✓
Guava				✓	✓	✓	✓
Lovage	✓	✓	✓	✓
Passion Flower	✓	✓	✓	✓
Physalis				✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Woodruff	✓	✓	✓	✓
Verbena	✓	✓	✓	✓
Waterlily				✓	✓	✓	✓
Wisteria	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wintergreen	✓	✓	✓	✓
Black Currant	✓	✓	✓	✓
Celeriac	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chervil	✓	✓	✓	✓
Epazote				✓	✓	✓	✓
Galangal				✓	✓	✓	✓
Hellebore	✓	✓	✓	✓
Jujube	✓	✓	✓	✓
Malabar Spinach				✓	✓	✓	✓
New Zealand Spinach				✓	✓	✓	✓
Perilla				✓	✓	✓	✓
Romanesco	✓	✓	✓	✓
Salsify	✓	✓	✓	✓
Yacon				✓	✓	✓	✓

Hard (21) For experienced growers

Plant	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Garlic	✓	✓	✓	✓
Eggplant				✓	✓	✓	✓
Watermelon				✓	✓	✓	✓
Corn				✓	✓	✓	✓
Cauliflower	✓	✓	✓	✓
Celery				✓	✓	✓	✓
Artichoke	✓	✓	✓	✓
Asparagus	✓	✓	✓	✓
Avocado				✓	✓	✓	✓
Mango				✓	✓	✓	✓
Cardamom				✓	✓	✓	✓
Cinnamon				✓	✓	✓	✓
Vanilla				✓	✓	✓	✓
Orchid				✓	✓	✓	✓
Cacao				✓	✓	✓	✓
Jackfruit				✓	✓	✓	✓
Saffron	✓	✓	✓	✓
Star Anise				✓	✓	✓	✓
Wasabi				✓	✓	✓	✓
Lychee				✓	✓	✓	✓
Ramps	✓	✓	✓	✓