Planting Calendar
Planting Calendar
Planting Calendar
Jose, CA
For the Almanac's fall and spring planting calendars, we've
calculated the best time to start seeds indoors, when to
transplant young plants outside, and when to direct seed
into the ground.
Crop
Based on Moon Dates
Plant
Start Seeds Seedlings Start Seeds
Indoors or Outdoors
Transplants
Feb 15-Mar 1
Arugula N/A N/A
Feb 15-16
Basil Jan 4-18 Mar 1-22 N/A
Feb 15-Mar 8
Beets N/A N/A
Feb 17-Mar 1
Jan 25-Feb 8
Carrots N/A N/A
Jan 25-31
Feb 1- 8
Chives N/A N/A
Feb 1- 8
Cilantro Mar 1-15
N/A N/A
(Coriander)
Mar 2-15
Mar 1-15
Corn N/A N/A
Mar 2-15
Jan 25-Feb 8
Dill N/A N/A
Feb 1- 8
Mar 8-18
Feb 15-Mar
Jan 18-Feb 1 15
Lettuce N/A
Mar 15-29
Okra N/A N/A
Mar 15-18
Feb 1-22
Onions N/A N/A
Feb 17-22
Dec 21-Jan
Mar 1-22
Oregano 18 N/A
Mar 2-18
Jan 2-17
Feb 1-15
Parsley N/A N/A
Feb 1-15
Feb 8-Mar 1
Parsnips N/A N/A
Feb 17-Mar 1
Jan 18-Feb 8
Peas N/A N/A
Feb 1- 8
Feb 22-Mar 15
Potatoes N/A N/A
Feb 22-Mar 1
Jan 4-25
Radishes N/A N/A
Jan 18-25
Mar 2-15
Jan 18-Feb 8
Spinach N/A N/A
Feb 1- 8
Mar 19-29
Dec 21-Jan
Mar 1-22
Thyme 18 N/A
Mar 2-18
Jan 2-17
Tomatoes Jan 4-18 Mar 8-29 N/A
Feb 1-22
Turnips N/A N/A
Feb 17-22
Broccoli N/A
Aug 27 Sep 24
Cabbage N/A
Aug 17 Sep 14
Cauliflower N/A
Aug 27 Sep 24
Celery N/A
Jun 16 Aug 25
Eggplants N/A
Jun 25 Aug 20
Kale N/A
Sep 16 Oct 14
Tomatoes N/A
Jun 30 Aug 25
Most other crops do best when sown directly into the garden
soil. Root crops, including carrots, radishes, and beets, are
especially well-suited to being started directly in the garden,
since they do not like having their roots disturbed after
planting. The same is true for squash and watermelon,
though care must be taken to plant them when the soil is
warm enough. Read more about direct-sowing seeds here!
Warm-weather veggies
like beans, corn, squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers, cant
aloupe, and watermelons are all sown directly into the
ground.
Tender heat-loving plants such as tomatoes,
bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, and eggplants take a
long time to mature and have a lengthy harvesting
period, so we generally don't plant a second round of
these crops for fall, as they won't ripen in time. (In
regions with mild winters, this may not be the case.)
These crops are typically started indoors early in the
season and transplanted.
Root vegetables (beets, carrots) do not transplant well,
so start seeds directly in the soil outside.
Peas are also best seeded into the ground; do not
transplant.
Cole crops like broccoli, cauliflower, kale,
and cabbage could be direct seeded, but because of
the heat of mid- and late summer, it's better to start
them indoors and then transplant them into the garden.
We tend to direct-sow leafy greens such
as lettuce, chard, and spinach, though some gardeners
will also sow indoors. It depends on your climate.
Note that garlic is not included in our planting chart. It's
a popular fall crop, but the dates vary wildly based on
location and it's really best to gauge garlic planting
dates with a soil thermometer. When the soil
temperature is 60°F (15.6°C) at a depth of 4 inches,
then plant your garlic. We'd advise checking our Garlic
Growing Guide for more information.
When seedlings have grown too large for their seed trays or
starter pots, it's time to transplant. If it's not yet warm
enough to plant outdoors, transplant the seedlings to larger
plastic or peat pots indoors and continue care. If outdoor
conditions allow, start hardening off your seedlings
approximately one week before your last frost date,
then transplant them into the garden. Get more tips for
transplanting seedlings.
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