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FLOWERS
All zones Alyssum, amaranthus, begonia, cosmos, marigold, petunia, portulaca, salvia, verbena and zinnia. Zones 2-5 Ageratum, arctotis, aster, calendula, candytuft, carnation, chrysanthemum, cornflower, dahlia, delphinium, dianthus, impatiens, lobelia, nasturtium and snapdragon. Zones 6-8 Celosia, cleome, gomphrena, petunia and phlox.
VEGETABLES
All zones Beetroot, capsicum, cucumber, lettuce, pumpkin, shallot, silverbeet, squash, tomato and zucchini. Zones 2-5 Beans, cabbage, carrot, celery, kohlrabi, leek, parsnip, parsley, potato, radish, rhubarb, spinach, spring onion and sweet corn. Zones 6-8 Eggplant, okra and (in coastal areas) radish, sweet corn and tomato.
KEY TO CLIMATE ZONES
In each issue we give ideas, tips and planting advice for different climate zones, so it’s important to find the zone number for your area. Naturally, there will be cooler, warmer, wetter and drier areas in each zone,…