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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 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 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 in trays and plant out 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 in trays and plant out in a few weeks or sow seedlings
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 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 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 in trays and plant out 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 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 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 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 in trays and plant out after last frost 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 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 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 direct or  in trays and plant out in a few weeks LIKES: All plants in general
Cross-Pollinating.  Insect Pollinated
 
- Oregano Sow seed 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 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
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.
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
 
Onion Sow seed or seedlings direct or in trays and plant out in a few weeks LIKES: Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrot, Lettuce, Potato, Strawberry, Tomato, Chamomile, Summer Savoury    DISLIKES: Bean, Pea
Cross-Pollinating; will cross with other onion varieties including spring onion, potato onion & shallot (will not cross with leek); 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
 
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
 
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