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Amaranth   Plant seed or seedlings direct    LIKES:  Cucumber, Corn, Runner Bean, Tomato, Potato, Capsicum,  Chilli, Eggplant, Pea, Marigold    DISLIKES:  Saffron  


Cross-Pollinating; will easily cross with other amaranth; to ensure purity grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
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Artichoke   Sow seed in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES:  Pea, Sunflower, Tarragon, Cabbage  
Cross-Pollinating.  Insect pollinated.  Will cross with other varieties of Artichoke.  Insect Pollinated
 
Asparagus   Plant crowns or sow seed in trays and plant out after last frost  
LIKES:  Basil, Parsley, Marigold, Spinach, Lettuce, Beetroot, Grape, Nasturtium, Dill
 		   Cross-Pollinating; will easily cross with other asparagus varieties.  Insect Pollinated
Beetroot   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Bush Bean, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Silverbeet    DISLIKES: Climbing Bean, Tomato, Dill  
Cross-Pollinating; will easily cross with other beetroot, silverbeet, sugar beet & fodder beets; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 250-500m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Broccoli   Sow seed or seedlings direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Bean, Celery, Chamomile, Dill, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Oregano, Potato, Sage, Rosemary    DISLIKES: Lettuce, Strawberry, Tomato  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with cabbage, cauliflower, kale, kohl rabi, brussel sprouts; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 2klm apart.  Insect Pollinated.
 
Burdock   Sow seed  
LIKES: Bean, Mint, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn    DISLIKES:  Potato
 		   Insect Pollinated
Cabbage   Sow seed or seedlings direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Bean, Beetroot, Celery, Onion, Potato    DISLIKES:  Strawberry, Tomato  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, kohl rabi, collard; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 1000m apart.  Insect Pollinated.
 
Capsicum   Sow seed or seedlings direct after last frost   LIKES: Basil, Carrot, Onion, Oregano 
DISLIKES:  Fennel, Kohl Rabi 		  
Self / Cross-Pollinating; While mainly self-pollinating, crossing by insects does occur; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 150m apart.
 
Carrot   Sow Seed  
LIKES: Bean, Leek, Onion, Pea, Mint, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn, Rosemary, Sage, Tomato, Wormwood, Chives, Cucumber, Lettuce    DISLIKES: Potato, Dill, & being stored with apples
 		   Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other carrot varieties & Queen Ann‘s Lace (weed); to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 500m apart.
Cauliflower   Sow seed or seedlings direct or plant seed in trays and plant out in a few weeks   
LIKES: Bean, Beetroot, Celery, Chamomile, Dill, Hyssop, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Oregano, Potato, Sage, Radish, Rosemary                DISLIKES: Tomato, Strawberry
 		   Cross-Pollinating; will cross with kale, collard, cabbage, brussel sprouts, broccoli, kohl rabi; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 1000m apart.
Celeriac   Sow seed and seedlings direct or seed in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Bush Bean, Cabbage, Leek, Onion, Tomato, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale  
Cross-Pollinating; will easily cross with other varieties of celeriac & celery; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 500m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Celery   Sow seed and seedlings direct or seed in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Bush Bean, Cabbage, Leek, Onion, Tomato, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale  
Cross-Pollinating; will easily cross with other varieties of celery & celeriac; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 500m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Chilli   Sow seed or seedlings direct after last frost  

LIKES: Basil, Carrot, Lovage, Marjoram, Onion, Oregano   DISLIKES:  Fennel, Kohl Rabi  

  
Self / Cross-Pollinating; While mainly self-pollinating, crossing by insects does occur.  Chance of crossing with other varieties; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 150m apart.  Self / Insect Pollinated.
 
Collard   Sow seed or seedlings direct or plant in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Bean, Beetroot, Celery, Chamomile, Dill, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Oregano, Potato    DISLIKES:  Strawberry, Tomato  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of collard, as well as brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, broccoli; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 1000m apart.  Insect Pollinated.
 
Corn   Sow seed in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES: Pumpkin, Squash, Zucchini, Lettuce  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other corn varieties; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 2klm apart.  Insect & Wind Pollinated
 
CHINESE / ASIAN VEGETABLES            

- Bok Choy
- Pak Choi        
- Gai Choi
- Hong Vit
- Tatsoi

   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Beans, Celery, Coriander, Cucumber, Onion, Pea, Potato, Tomato    
DISLIKES:  Strawberry  		  
|Cross-Pollinating; will cross with bok choy, turnip, pak choi, & all other varieties of chinese cabbage; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
EDIBLE FLOWERS & FLOWERS            
- Calendula   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Bean, Potato           
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of calendula.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Cosmos   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES:  Amaranth, Marigold  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of cosmos.  Insect Pollinated
 
Eggplant   Sow seed in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES: Pea, Tarragon, Thyme  
Self / Cross-Pollinating; mainly self-pollinating but will occasionally cross with other eggplant varieties; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 10m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Endive   Sow seed or seedlings direct or plant seed in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES:  Radish, Parsnip, Turnip  
Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties.
 
Fennel   Sow seed or seedlings direct   LIKES: Bean, Caraway, Coriander, Dill, Tomato  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other fennel varieties including wild fennel often found on roadsides; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
FRUIT / TREES            
- Fruit Tree Scions (for grafting)   Graft when sap starts to run  
LIKES:  Alyssum
 		   n.a.
- Cape Gooseberry   Sow seed in trays and plant out after last frost  
LIKES:  Yarrow, Pine & Oak Trees
 		   Insect Pollinated
- Rosella   Sow seed in trays and plant out after last frost   n.a.   Insect Pollinated
- Strawberry   Sow seed in trays and plant out after last frost or sow plants direct  
LIKES: Bean, Borage, Lettuce, Nectarine, Peach, Spinach    DISLIKES: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts 
 		   n.a.
GREEN MANURE / FIELD CROP            
- Chicory   Sow Seed  
Mature plants great for boosting nutrient intake for grazing animals including cows, sheep, pigs, chooks & rabbits. 
 
- Field Pea  
Sow Seed
 		   Used as a cool season fodder or green manure crop
- Fodder Beet  
Sow Seed
 		   Traditionally widely used across Europe as cattle feed
- Green Manure (Spring / Summer)   Sow Seed  
Used as a green manure crop, plants are best dug back into the soil when the leaves are still fresh & green after approx. 8 weeks after planting
 
- Lupin   Sow Seed  
Commonly used as a green manure crop adding nitrogen, phosphorus & organic matter to the soil.  Due to its long tap root, it is capable of extracting a wide range of nutrients & is useful for breaking up hard, compacted soils.  Also useful in attracting bees, butterflies & other beneficial insects to the garden.  
 
- Sunflower   Sow Seed and cover with frost protection mesh  
An attractive way to supplement your chooks diet. Simply select a plot, broadcast seed, allow to grow & harvest seed heads placing directly into pen or hanging indoors.  A welcome & nutritious treat!
 
- Turnip   Sow Seed  
Used in cooking with excellent flavour, as fodder crop or for green manure.  When left to mature also attracts bees, butterflies & other beneficial insects to the garden.  
 
- Vetch   Sow Seed  
Commonly used as a fodder crop or for green manure adding nitrogen & organic matter to the soil & suppressing weeds, as well as attracting beneficial insects to the garden.  
 
HERB            
- Coriander   Sow seed or seedlings direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Potatoes, Anise, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chervil, Dill, Parsnip    DISLIKES: Fennel  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of coriander; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 500m apart.
Insect Pollinated
 
- Dill   Sow seed or seedlings direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts - repels cabbage moth  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of dill.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Marjoram   Sow seed or seedlings direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: All plants in general  
Cross-Pollinating.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Oregano   Sow seed or seedlings direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks  
LIKES: Cabbage, Cucumber, All plants in general
 		   Cross-Pollinating.  Insect Pollinated
- Parsley   Sow seed direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Asparagus, Carrot, Chive, Tomato, Roses    DISLIKES: Mint  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of parsley; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 500m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Sage   Sow seed  in trays and plant out after last frost  
LIKES: Cabbage, Carrots, Marjoram, Strawberry, Tomato    DISLIKES: Cucumber, Rue
 		   Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of sage.  Insect Pollinated
- Tarragon  
Sow Seed
 		   n.a.    Insect Pollinated
- Thyme   Sow seed or seedlings direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES:  Cabbage, all plants in general  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other thyme varieties.  Although actually self-pollinating, insects push their way into flowers permitting cross pollination.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Yarrow   Sow seed or seedlings direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks  
Attracts pollinating bees and beneficial aphid-eating insects into the garden.
LIKES:  All Brassicas incl. Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Turnip, Swede, Tomato, Honeydew, Rockmelon, Watermelon, Eggplant, Bean, Spinach.
 		   Insect Pollinated.
Honeydew   Sow seed or seedlings  in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES: Radish, Corn, Peanut, Sunflower  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of rockmelon, honeydew, & Armenian cucumber; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
             
Horseradish   Plant Root  
USES:  Plant around potatoes to help combat fungal problems.
 		   n.a.
Kale   Sow seed or seedlings direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Bean, Beetroot, Celery, Chamomile, Dill, Hyssop, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Oregano, Potato, Sage    DISLIKES: Grape, Strawberry, Tomato   
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of kale, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kohl rabi; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 1000m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Kohl Rabi   Sow seed or seedlings direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Beetroot, Onion   DISLIKES:  Bean, Capsicum,  Chilli, Tomato  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 1000m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Leek   Sow seed or seedlings direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Carrot, Celeriac, Celery, Onion      
DISLIKES:  Broad Beans, Broccoli		  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other leeks, but not other Alliums. To ensure purity, separate varieties by at least 1000m. Insect pollinated.
 
Leek - Perennial (Live Plant)   Plant   LIKES: Carrot, Celeriac, Celery, Onion      
DISLIKES:  Broad Beans, Broccoli		  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other leeks, but not other Alliums. To ensure purity, separate varieties by at least 1000m. Insect pollinated.
 
Lettuce   Sow seed or seedlings direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Bean, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrots, Cherry, Chervil, Cucumber, Onions, Parsnip, Pea, Radish   DISLIKES:  Parsley  
Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties, however, to prevent minimal (1-6%), natural cross pollination, separate lettuce varieties by 2-3m, or with a tall 2-3m high barrier.  
 
Luffa   Sow seed  in trays and plant out after last frost   n.a.  
Cross-Pollinating.  Insect Pollinated
 
Marrow   Sow seed  in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES: Beans, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of marrow, zucchini, squash & pumpkin with the species ‘pepo‘; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.
Insect Pollinated
 
Parsnip   Sow Seed   LIKES: Bean, Leek, Onion, Pea, Radish, Rosemary, Sage, Tomato    DISLIKES: Dill  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other parsnip varieties as well as wild parsnip; to ensure purity grow varieties at least 500m apart.  Insect pollinated.
 
Pea   Sow seed or seedlings direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks  
LIKES: Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Lettuce, Parsnip, Potato, Radish    DISLIKES: Garlic, Onions, Shallots, Turnip
 		   Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties.
Potato   Sow Tubers  
LIKES: Cabbage, Alyssum, Basil, Beans, Coriander, Corn, Nasturtum, Parsley, Peas, Spring Onion, Spinach, Lettuce, Radish
DISLIKES:  Carrots, Cucumber, 
Eggplant, Fennel, Okra, Capsicum, Squash, Pumpkin, Sunflower, Tomato, Garlic, Onions, Shallots, Turnip
 		   Propagate using bulbs
Pumpkin   Sow seed  in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES: Bean, Mint, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn    DISLIKES: Potato  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of pumpkin with the same species. eg. ‘maxima' or 'pepo'; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart or pollinate by hand.  Insect Pollinated
 
Radicchio   Sow seed or seedlings direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES:  Lettuce    DISLIKES:  Endive  
Cross-Pollinating; will easily cross with other varieties of radicchio, chicory & endive; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Radish   Sow Seed   LIKES: Peas, Lettuce, Beans, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Parsnip, Onion, Mustard, Nasturtium, Cucumber, Spinach - attracts leaf miner away from Spinach    DISLIKES: Grape, Hyssop  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of radish & wild radish; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 1000m apart. Insect Pollinated
 
Rhubarb (crown)   Plant Crown   LIKES:  Onion, Garlic, Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, Turnip, Cauliflower  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of rhubarb.   Insect Pollinated
 
Rhubarb (seed)   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in 4-5 weeks   LIKES:  Onion, Garlic, Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, Turnip, Cauliflower  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of rhubarb.   Insect Pollinated
 
Rockmelon   Sow seed  in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES:  Corn, Peanut, Sunflower, Radish  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of rockmelon, honeydew, & Armenian cucumber; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
SALAD GREENS            
- Chicory   Sow seed or seedlings direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES:  Carrot, Onion, Fennel, Tomato  
Cross-Pollinating; will easily cross with chicory & endive.; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Cress   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks  
LIKES:  Chives, Peppermint, Spearmint
 		   n.a.
- Dandelion   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   n.a.   n.a
- Marshmallow   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   n.a.   n.a.
- Mesclun   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks  
LIKES: Bean, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrots, Cherry, Chervil, Cucumber, Onions, Parsnip, Pea, Radish  
 		   n.a.
- Mibuna   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES:  Bean, Beetroot, Cabbage, Cucumber, Marjoram, Pea, Strawberry    DISLIKES:  Parsley  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with chinese mustard & mizuna; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Minutina   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   n.a.   n.a.
- Mizuna   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks  

LIKES: Beans, Celery, Coriander, Cucumber, Onion, Pea, Potato, Tomato    
DISLIKES:  Strawberry  

  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with chinese mustard & mibuna; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Mountain Spinach (Orach)   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   n.a.  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of mountain spinach.  Wind Pollinated
 
- Nasturtium   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out after last frost  
Useful as a trap crop for aphids.  LIKES:  Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Squash, Pumpkin, Zucchini, Marrow, Kale, Kohl Rabi, Radish, Tomato, Potato
 		   Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other nasturtium varieties; grow only one variety at a time.  Insect Pollinated
- Perilla (Shiso)   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   n.a.   n.a.
- Rocket   Sow seed or seedlings direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks  
LIKES:  Bush Bean, Beetroot, Celery, Cucumber, Dill, Lettuce, Mint, Nasturtium, Onion, Potato, Rosemary, Spinach, Thyme.    DISLIKES:  Strawberry
 		   Cross-Pollinating.  Will cross with other varieties of rocket.  Insect Pollinated
- Sorrel   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES:  Strawberry, Cabbage, Tomato  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other sorrel varieties.    Insect pollinated.
 
- Watercress   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   n.a.  
Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties.  
 
Salsify   Sow Seed  
LIKES:  Bean, Leek, Onion, Pea, Sage, Tomato, Mint, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn, Carrots - reputed to deter carrot fly.   DISLIKES:  Potato, Dill
 		   Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of salsify.  Insect Pollinated
Silverbeet   Sow seed or seedlings direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES:  Beetroot, Cherry, Fruit Trees, Lavender, Lovage, Marjoram, Mulberry, Onions  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross easily with other silverbeet & beetroot.  Wind & Insect Pollinated
 
Spinach   Sow seed or seedlings direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES:  Beetroot, Cherry, Fruit Trees, Lavender, Lovage, Marjoram, Mulberry, Onions  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross easily with other spinach varieties; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 3klm apart.  Wind Pollinated
 
Spring Onion   Sow seed or seedlings direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks   LIKES: Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrot, Lettuce, Potato, Tomato, Strawberry  DISLIKES:  Bean, Pea          
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other spring onion varieties & onion; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.
Insect Pollinated
 
Squash   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES:  Radish, Corn, Peas, Bean, Pumpkin, Marigold, Nasturtium, Zucchini  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of squash, zucchini & pumpkin with the species ‘pepo‘; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Tomatillo   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out after last frost  
LIKES: Parsley, Asparagus, Basil, Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Pea, Sage    DISLIKES: Fennel, Potato, Dill
 		   Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties.
Tomato   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES: Parsley, Asparagus, Basil, Cabbage, Carrot, Onion, Pea, Sage, Marigold, Chive, Broccoli    DISLIKES: Kohl Rabi    
Self-Pollinating; will not cross with other varieties; however to avoid minimal natural cross-pollination in older varieties, grow in blocks harvesting centre fruit, or with a tall growing plant between (eg. climbing bean).
 
Turmeric  
Plant Root
 		   n.a.   n.a.
Turnip   Sow Seed   LIKES: Pea, Lettuce, Cucumber, Nasturtium  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other turnip varieties, including fodder turnip & winter rape; to ensure purity grow varieties at least 1000m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Watermelon   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES: Corn, Peanut, Sunflower, Radish  
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other watermelons, pie melons & citron melons; to ensure purity grow varieties at least 500m apart.  Insect Pollinated
 
Yacon   Plant Rhizome  
LIKES:  Leafy Greens, Radish, Turnip, Peas
 		   n.a.
Zucchini   Sow seed direct or in trays and plant out after last frost   LIKES: Beans, Mint, Nasturtium, Radish, Corn    
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other varieties of zucchini, squash & pumpkin with the species ‘pepo‘; to ensure purity, grow varieties at least 400m apart.  Insect Pollinated