August · Late winter
What to sow in August in Christchurch
7 crops are in their window this month in Christchurch — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frost≈ 9 Nov
First frost≈ 10 Apr
Frost-free daysFrom 9 Nov
August averages1°–13°C
Vegetables
2 in season
Celeriac
Start indoors · sow indoors early — celeriac takes months to bulk up
Celery
Start indoors · keep soil consistently moist for tender, mild stalks
Herbs
5 in season
Chives
Start indoors · perennial clumps, snip leaves for repeat harvests
Lemongrass
Start indoors · pot it up in fall and bring indoors before frost
Oregano
Start indoors · slow from seed, keep soil warm to germinate
Parsley
Start indoors · slow to sprout, soak seeds overnight first
Thyme
Start indoors · needs warmth and light to germinate, be patient
Fruit · nothing to sow this month