California, US
Planting calendar for Chula Vista
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors Apr 29 to Jun 6, and Aug 20 to Nov 4.
- Frost
- Frost is rare here
Frost comes in fewer than half of years, so there’s no last or first frost date to work from. Dates below go by how warm it is instead. On a clear, still winter night a light frost can still happen, so cover tender plants then.
Sow now: November
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When each crop can be sown in Chula Vista. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.
Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)
| Crop | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruiting | ||||||||||||
 Tomato | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Chile pepper | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Bell pepper | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Eggplant | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Zucchini | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Cucumber | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Winter squash | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Sweet corn | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
| Roots | ||||||||||||
 Carrot | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Beet | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Parsnip | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Radish | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Potato | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Turnip | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Leaves | ||||||||||||
 Lettuce | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Spinach | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Swiss chard | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Arugula | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Celery | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Beans and peas | ||||||||||||
 Runner bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Green bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Fava beanWinters too mild here | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Pea | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Onion family | ||||||||||||
 Onion | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Garlic | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant under cover | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Plant under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Leek | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Scallion | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Shallot | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
| Brassicas | ||||||||||||
 Cabbage | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Broccoli | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Cauliflower | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Brussels sprout | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Kale | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Bok choy | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Herbs | ||||||||||||
 Basil | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Parsley | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Cilantro | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Chives | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Mint | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Fruit | ||||||||||||
 Strawberry | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 RaspberryWinters too mild here | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 RhubarbWinters too mild here | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.
Crop by crop
Fruiting
TomatoOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 6, and Aug 20 to Nov 4; Under cover Apr 1 to Jul 4, and Jul 23 to Dec 2
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 29 to Jun 6, and Aug 20 to Nov 4
- Under cover
- Apr 1 to Jul 4, and Jul 23 to Dec 2
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 4.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 6, and Aug 20 to Nov 16; Under cover Mar 30 to Jul 4, and Jul 23 to Dec 14
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 27 to Jun 6, and Aug 20 to Nov 16
- Under cover
- Mar 30 to Jul 4, and Jul 23 to Dec 14
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around July 20.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Bell pepperOutdoors May 6 to Jun 11, and Aug 20 to Nov 11; Under cover Apr 8 to Jul 9, and Jul 23 to Dec 9
- Sow outdoors
- May 6 to Jun 11, and Aug 20 to Nov 11
- Under cover
- Apr 8 to Jul 9, and Jul 23 to Dec 9
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 23.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
EggplantOutdoors May 6 to Jun 6, and Aug 20 to Nov 11; Under cover Apr 8 to Jul 4, and Jul 23 to Dec 9
- Sow outdoors
- May 6 to Jun 6, and Aug 20 to Nov 11
- Under cover
- Apr 8 to Jul 4, and Jul 23 to Dec 9
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around August 4.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 20, and Aug 20 to Oct 23; Under cover Mar 30 to Nov 20
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 27 to Jun 20, and Aug 20 to Oct 23
- Under cover
- Mar 30 to Nov 20
- First harvest
- About 49 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 15.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 20, and Aug 20 to Oct 20; Under cover Mar 30 to Nov 17
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 27 to Jun 20, and Aug 20 to Oct 20
- Under cover
- Mar 30 to Nov 17
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 20.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Winter squashOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 11, and Aug 20 to Nov 16; Under cover Mar 30 to Jul 9, and Jul 23 to Dec 14
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 27 to Jun 11, and Aug 20 to Nov 16
- Under cover
- Mar 30 to Jul 9, and Jul 23 to Dec 14
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around July 2.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 16 to Jun 11, and Aug 20 to Oct 23; Under cover Mar 19 to Jul 9, and Jul 23 to Nov 20
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 16 to Jun 11, and Aug 20 to Oct 23
- Under cover
- Mar 19 to Jul 9, and Jul 23 to Nov 20
- First harvest
- About 69 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around June 24.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors Aug 20 to Apr 27; Under cover Jul 23 to May 25
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to Apr 27
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to May 25
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around October 19.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
BeetOutdoors Aug 20 to May 2; Under cover Jul 23 to May 30
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to May 2
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to May 30
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around October 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ParsnipOutdoors Aug 20 to Apr 4; Under cover Jul 23 to May 2
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to Apr 4
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to May 2
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around November 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RadishOutdoors Aug 18 to Jun 24; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 18 to Jun 24
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 18 days after sowing. Sown on August 18, ready around September 5.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors Aug 20 to Mar 14; Under cover Jul 23 to Apr 11
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 20 to Mar 14
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to Apr 11
- First harvest
- About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 20, ready around October 19.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
TurnipOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors Sep 1 to Jun 8; Under cover Aug 4 to Jul 6
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 1 to Jun 8
- Under cover
- Aug 4 to Jul 6
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 1, ready around October 13.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors Sep 1 to Jun 8; Under cover Aug 4 to Jul 6
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 1 to Jun 8
- Under cover
- Aug 4 to Jul 6
- First harvest
- About 29 days after sowing. Sown on September 1, ready around September 30.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ArugulaOutdoors Sep 1 to Jun 8; Under cover Aug 4 to Jul 6
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 1 to Jun 8
- Under cover
- Aug 4 to Jul 6
- First harvest
- About 26 days after sowing. Sown on September 1, ready around September 27.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors Aug 20 to Mar 18; Under cover Jul 23 to Apr 15
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to Mar 18
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to Apr 15
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around November 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors Apr 16 to Jun 20, and Aug 20 to Oct 22; Under cover Mar 19 to Nov 19
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 16 to Jun 20, and Aug 20 to Oct 22
- Under cover
- Mar 19 to Nov 19
- First harvest
- About 67 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around June 22.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Green beanOutdoors Apr 16 to Jul 1, and Aug 20 to Oct 25; Under cover Mar 19 to Nov 22
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 16 to Jul 1, and Aug 20 to Oct 25
- Under cover
- Mar 19 to Nov 22
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around June 15.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Fava beanNot here: winters too mild here
- Sow outdoors
- Not here: winters too mild here
- Under cover
- No
- First harvest
- Not grown here.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors Aug 20 to Apr 19; Under cover Jul 23 to May 17
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to Apr 19
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to May 17
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around October 7.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors Aug 20 to Mar 9; Under cover Jul 23 to Apr 6
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 20 to Mar 9
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to Apr 6
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 20, ready around November 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
GarlicOutdoors Nov 9 to Jan 17; Under cover Oct 12 to Feb 14
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 9 to Jan 17
- Under cover
- Oct 12 to Feb 14
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 9, ready around July 17.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors Aug 20 to May 4; Under cover Jul 23 to Jun 1
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to May 4
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to Jun 1
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around November 18.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
ScallionOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
ShallotOutdoors Aug 20 to Apr 1; Under cover Jul 23 to Apr 29
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 20 to Apr 1
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to Apr 29
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 20, ready around November 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors Aug 20 to May 19; Under cover Jul 23 to Jun 16
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to May 19
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to Jun 16
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around October 25.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
BroccoliOutdoors Aug 20 to Apr 17; Under cover Jul 23 to May 15
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to Apr 17
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to May 15
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around October 13.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
CauliflowerOutdoors Aug 20 to Apr 19; Under cover Jul 23 to May 17
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to Apr 19
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to May 17
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around October 31.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 20 to Mar 19; Under cover Jul 23 to Apr 16
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to Mar 19
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to Apr 16
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around December 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
KaleOutdoors Aug 20 to May 2; Under cover Jul 23 to May 30
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to May 2
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to May 30
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around October 7.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Bok choyOutdoors Sep 1 to Jun 8; Under cover Aug 4 to Jul 6
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 1 to Jun 8
- Under cover
- Aug 4 to Jul 6
- First harvest
- About 29 days after sowing. Sown on September 1, ready around September 30.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors Jan 17 to Apr 18, and Aug 20 to Oct 25; Under cover Jul 23 to Nov 22, and Dec 20 to May 16
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 17 to Apr 18, and Aug 20 to Oct 25
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to Nov 22, and Dec 20 to May 16
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 17, ready around February 22.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
CilantroOutdoors Sep 1 to Jun 8; Under cover Aug 4 to Jul 6
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 1 to Jun 8
- Under cover
- Aug 4 to Jul 6
- First harvest
- About 32 days after sowing. Sown on September 1, ready around October 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors Aug 20 to Apr 4; Under cover Jul 23 to May 2
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to Apr 4
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to May 2
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
MintOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors Aug 20 to Mar 19; Under cover Jul 23 to Apr 16
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 20 to Mar 19
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to Apr 16
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RaspberryNot here: winters too mild here
- Plant outdoors
- Not here: winters too mild here
- Under cover
- No
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here
- Plant outdoors
- Not here: winters too mild here
- Under cover
- No
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
Questions about growing in Chula Vista
Does it frost in Chula Vista?
Not often: frost comes in fewer than half of years, so sowing here goes by warmth rather than frost dates. A light frost can still happen on a clear, still winter night.
Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Chula Vista?
Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 29 to Jun 6, and Aug 20 to Nov 4, or under cover Apr 1 to Jul 4, and Jul 23 to Dec 2.
What can I sow in Chula Vista in November?
Outdoors: chile pepper, bell pepper, eggplant, winter squash, carrot, beet, parsnip, radish, potato, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, arugula, celery, pea, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, kale, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, chives, mint, strawberry. Under cover: tomato, zucchini, cucumber, sweet corn, runner bean, green bean, basil.
How accurate are these dates?
They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.
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App StoreComing soonHow these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work