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Planting calendar for Corona

Last frost around February 20, first frost around December 9: about 292 frost-free days.

Last frost: February 20
First frost: December 9
Frost-free days: 292

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Carrot
Parsnip
Radish
Potato
Lettuce
Spinach
Arugula
Celery
Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
9 more in the year table

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Corona. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Corona, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	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 under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	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 under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	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 under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	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 under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	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 under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	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 under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	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 under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	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 under cover	December: Sow 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 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 under cover
Potato	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
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 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: Sow 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 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 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 under cover	December: Sow 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 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 under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	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 under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow 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: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
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: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant 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 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: 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
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 under cover	December: Sow under cover
Bok choy	January: Sow 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: 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 under cover
Herbs
Basil	January: Sow 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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 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 under cover	December: Sow 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 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 10 to May 12, and Aug 16 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 9, and Jul 19 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 12, and Aug 16 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 9, and Jul 19 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 8 to May 12, and Aug 16 to Sep 13; Under cover Mar 11 to Jun 9, and Jul 19 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 12, and Aug 16 to Sep 13
Under cover: Mar 11 to Jun 9, and Jul 19 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around July 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 16 to May 17, and Aug 16 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 19 to Jun 14, and Jul 19 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 17, and Aug 16 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 19 to Jun 14, and Jul 19 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 16 to May 12, and Aug 16 to Sep 13; Under cover Mar 19 to Jun 9, and Jul 19 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 12, and Aug 16 to Sep 13
Under cover: Mar 19 to Jun 9, and Jul 19 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around July 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 8 to May 25, and Aug 16 to Oct 4; Under cover Mar 11 to Jun 22, and Jul 19 to Nov 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 25, and Aug 16 to Oct 4
Under cover: Mar 11 to Jun 22, and Jul 19 to Nov 1
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 8 to May 25, and Aug 16 to Sep 29; Under cover Mar 11 to Jun 22, and Jul 19 to Oct 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 25, and Aug 16 to Sep 29
Under cover: Mar 11 to Jun 22, and Jul 19 to Oct 27
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 8 to May 17, and Aug 16 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 11 to Jun 14, and Jul 19 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to May 17, and Aug 16 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 11 to Jun 14, and Jul 19 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 71 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 31 to May 17, and Aug 16 to Sep 18; Under cover Mar 3 to Jun 14, and Jul 19 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 17, and Aug 16 to Sep 18
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jun 14, and Jul 19 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Aug 16 to Apr 20; Under cover Jul 19 to May 18

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to Apr 20
Under cover: Jul 19 to May 18
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around October 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Jan 10 to Apr 25, and Aug 16 to Oct 20; Under cover Jul 19 to Nov 17, and Dec 13 to May 23

Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Apr 25, and Aug 16 to Oct 20
Under cover: Jul 19 to Nov 17, and Dec 13 to May 23
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, ready around February 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 16 to Mar 28; Under cover Jul 19 to Apr 25

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to Mar 28
Under cover: Jul 19 to Apr 25
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around November 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 11 to May 27, and Sep 2 to Nov 27; Under cover Aug 5 to Jun 24

Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to May 27, and Sep 2 to Nov 27
Under cover: Aug 5 to Jun 24
First harvest: About 33 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around February 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 16 to Mar 7; Under cover Jul 19 to Apr 4

Plant outdoors: Aug 16 to Mar 7
Under cover: Jul 19 to Apr 4
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 16, ready around October 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 5 to Jun 6, and Aug 25 to Nov 4; Under cover Jul 28 to Jul 4

Sow outdoors: Jan 5 to Jun 6, and Aug 25 to Nov 4
Under cover: Jul 28 to Jul 4
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 5, ready around February 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Sep 10 to Nov 11, and Dec 16 to May 17; Under cover Aug 13 to Jun 14

Sow outdoors: Sep 10 to Nov 11, and Dec 16 to May 17
Under cover: Aug 13 to Jun 14
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 10, ready around October 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Sep 10 to May 17; Under cover Aug 13 to Jun 14

Sow outdoors: Sep 10 to May 17
Under cover: Aug 13 to Jun 14
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on September 10, ready around October 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Jan 5 to Nov 4; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Jan 5 to Nov 4
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 5, ready around February 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Sep 10 to May 17; Under cover Aug 13 to Jun 14

Sow outdoors: Sep 10 to May 17
Under cover: Aug 13 to Jun 14
First harvest: About 25 days after sowing. Sown on September 10, ready around October 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 16 to Mar 11; Under cover Jul 19 to Apr 8

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to Mar 11
Under cover: Jul 19 to Apr 8
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around November 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 31 to May 25, and Aug 16 to Sep 22; Under cover Mar 3 to Jun 22, and Jul 19 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 25, and Aug 16 to Sep 22
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jun 22, and Jul 19 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 31 to Jun 2, and Aug 16 to Oct 2; Under cover Mar 3 to Jun 30, and Jul 19 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jun 2, and Aug 16 to Oct 2
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jun 30, and Jul 19 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around June 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 10 to Jan 10; Under cover Oct 13 to Feb 7

Sow outdoors: Nov 10 to Jan 10
Under cover: Oct 13 to Feb 7
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 10, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Jan 8 to Apr 12, and Sep 2 to Oct 14; Under cover Aug 5 to Nov 11, and Dec 11 to May 10

Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Apr 12, and Sep 2 to Oct 14
Under cover: Aug 5 to Nov 11, and Dec 11 to May 10
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around February 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 16 to Mar 2; Under cover Jul 19 to Mar 30

Plant outdoors: Aug 16 to Mar 2
Under cover: Jul 19 to Mar 30
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 16, ready around November 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 10 to Jan 10; Under cover Oct 13 to Feb 7

Plant outdoors: Nov 10 to Jan 10
Under cover: Oct 13 to Feb 7
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 10, ready around July 18.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Aug 16 to Apr 27; Under cover Jul 19 to May 25

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to Apr 27
Under cover: Jul 19 to May 25
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around November 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

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.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 16 to Mar 25; Under cover Jul 19 to Apr 22

Plant outdoors: Aug 16 to Mar 25
Under cover: Jul 19 to Apr 22
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 16, ready around November 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 16 to May 12; Under cover Jul 19 to Jun 9

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to May 12
Under cover: Jul 19 to Jun 9
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around October 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Aug 16 to Oct 16, and Dec 24 to Apr 10; Under cover Jul 19 to Nov 13, and Nov 26 to May 8

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to Oct 16, and Dec 24 to Apr 10
Under cover: Jul 19 to Nov 13, and Nov 26 to May 8
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around October 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 2 to Apr 12; Under cover Aug 5 to May 10

Sow outdoors: Sep 2 to Apr 12
Under cover: Aug 5 to May 10
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 2, ready around November 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 16 to Mar 12; Under cover Jul 19 to Apr 9

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to Mar 12
Under cover: Jul 19 to Apr 9
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around December 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Aug 16 to Oct 21, and Dec 30 to Apr 25; Under cover Jul 19 to Nov 18, and Dec 2 to May 23

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to Oct 21, and Dec 30 to Apr 25
Under cover: Jul 19 to Nov 18, and Dec 2 to May 23
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around October 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 6 to May 17, and Sep 10 to Nov 17; Under cover Jan 9 to Jun 14, and Aug 13 to Dec 15

Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to May 17, and Sep 10 to Nov 17
Under cover: Jan 9 to Jun 14, and Aug 13 to Dec 15
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on February 6, ready around March 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 20 to Jun 2, and Aug 16 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 23 to Jun 30, and Jul 19 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Jun 2, and Aug 16 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 23 to Jun 30, and Jul 19 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on February 20, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

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.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Sep 10 to Nov 26, and Dec 22 to May 17; Under cover Aug 13 to Jun 14

Sow outdoors: Sep 10 to Nov 26, and Dec 22 to May 17
Under cover: Aug 13 to Jun 14
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on September 10, ready around October 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jan 1 to Mar 28, and Aug 16 to Oct 19; Under cover Jul 19 to Nov 16, and Dec 4 to Apr 25

Sow outdoors: Jan 1 to Mar 28, and Aug 16 to Oct 19
Under cover: Jul 19 to Nov 16, and Dec 4 to Apr 25
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

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.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Aug 16 to Nov 1, and Dec 6 to Mar 12; Under cover Jul 19 to Apr 9

Plant outdoors: Aug 16 to Nov 1, and Dec 6 to Mar 12
Under cover: Jul 19 to Apr 9
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

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.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

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.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Corona

When is the last frost in Corona?

On average around February 20, and the first autumn frost comes around December 9. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Corona?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 10 to May 12, and Aug 16 to Sep 15, or under cover Mar 13 to Jun 9, and Jul 19 to Oct 13.

What can I sow in Corona in November?

Outdoors: carrot, parsnip, radish, potato, lettuce, spinach, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, mint. Under cover: beet, turnip, Swiss chard, pea, broccoli, kale, chives, strawberry.

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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How 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