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Mild days and warm soil make early autumn a good time to establish new trees and shrubs, and to put your winter vegetables in the ground.

SUMMER-RAINFALL REGIONS Artichokes, basil, beans, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, celery, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, leeks, mint, onions, oreganum, parsley, radishes, rocket and spinach

WINTER-RAINFALL REGIONS Basil, beans, beetroot, carrots, cabbage, celery, chives, garlic, mint, onions, oreganum, parsley, peas, potatoes, radishes, rocket, spinach, sunflowers, spring onions and thyme