California, US
Planting calendar for Escondido
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors Apr 16 to May 18, and Aug 15 to Oct 2.
- 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
See the whole yearThe year at a glance
When each crop can be sown in Escondido. 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: 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 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: 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 outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 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 outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 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 outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | 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 outdoors and 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 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 |
 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 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: Sow under cover |
 Parsnip | 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 |
 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 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 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 |
| 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 outdoors and 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 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 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 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 under cover | December: Sow 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 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 |
 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 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 |
 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 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 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 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 |
 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 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: Sow outdoors and 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 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 |
 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 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 |
 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 16 to May 18, and Aug 15 to Oct 2; Under cover Mar 19 to Jun 15, and Jul 18 to Oct 30
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 16 to May 18, and Aug 15 to Oct 2
- Under cover
- Mar 19 to Jun 15, and Jul 18 to Oct 30
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around June 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 14 to May 18, and Aug 15 to Nov 15; Under cover Mar 17 to Jun 15, and Jul 18 to Dec 13
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 14 to May 18, and Aug 15 to Nov 15
- Under cover
- Mar 17 to Jun 15, and Jul 18 to Dec 13
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 14, ready around July 7.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 22 to May 23, and Aug 15 to Nov 11; Under cover Mar 25 to Jun 20, and Jul 18 to Dec 9
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 22 to May 23, and Aug 15 to Nov 11
- Under cover
- Mar 25 to Jun 20, and Jul 18 to Dec 9
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around July 9.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
EggplantOutdoors Apr 22 to May 18, and Aug 15 to Nov 11; Under cover Mar 25 to Jun 15, and Jul 18 to Dec 9
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 22 to May 18, and Aug 15 to Nov 11
- Under cover
- Mar 25 to Jun 15, and Jul 18 to Dec 9
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around July 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 14 to May 31, and Aug 15 to Oct 11; Under cover Mar 17 to Jun 28, and Jul 18 to Nov 8
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 14 to May 31, and Aug 15 to Oct 11
- Under cover
- Mar 17 to Jun 28, and Jul 18 to Nov 8
- First harvest
- About 52 days after sowing. Sown on April 14, ready around June 5.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors Apr 14 to May 31, and Aug 15 to Oct 7; Under cover Mar 17 to Jun 28, and Jul 18 to Nov 4
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 14 to May 31, and Aug 15 to Oct 7
- Under cover
- Mar 17 to Jun 28, and Jul 18 to Nov 4
- First harvest
- About 57 days after sowing. Sown on April 14, ready around June 10.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Winter squashOutdoors Apr 14 to May 23, and Aug 15 to Oct 4; Under cover Mar 17 to Jun 20, and Jul 18 to Nov 1
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 14 to May 23, and Aug 15 to Oct 4
- Under cover
- Mar 17 to Jun 20, and Jul 18 to Nov 1
- First harvest
- About 68 days after sowing. Sown on April 14, ready around June 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 6 to May 23, and Aug 15 to Oct 1; Under cover Mar 9 to Jun 20, and Jul 18 to Oct 29
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 6 to May 23, and Aug 15 to Oct 1
- Under cover
- Mar 9 to Jun 20, and Jul 18 to Oct 29
- First harvest
- About 73 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around June 18.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors Aug 15 to Jun 6; Under cover Jul 18 to Jul 4
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 15 to Jun 6
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Jul 4
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around October 14.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
BeetOutdoors Jan 10 to Jun 8, and Aug 15 to Oct 27; Under cover Jul 18 to Nov 24, and Dec 13 to Jul 6
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 10 to Jun 8, and Aug 15 to Oct 27
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Nov 24, and Dec 13 to Jul 6
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, ready around February 21.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ParsnipOutdoors Aug 15 to May 1; Under cover Jul 18 to May 29
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 15 to May 1
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to May 29
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around November 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RadishOutdoors Jan 6 to May 31, and Aug 30 to Dec 13; Under cover Aug 2 to Jun 28
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 6 to May 31, and Aug 30 to Dec 13
- Under cover
- Aug 2 to Jun 28
- First harvest
- About 21 days after sowing. Sown on January 6, ready around January 27.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors Aug 15 to Mar 28; Under cover Jul 18 to Apr 25
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 15 to Mar 28
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Apr 25
- First harvest
- About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 15, ready around October 14.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
TurnipOutdoors Aug 20 to Nov 17, and Dec 27 to Jun 11; Under cover Jul 23 to Jul 9
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 20 to Nov 17, and Dec 27 to Jun 11
- Under cover
- Jul 23 to Jul 9
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around September 25.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors Sep 8 to May 20; Under cover Aug 11 to Jun 17
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 8 to May 20
- Under cover
- Aug 11 to Jun 17
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 8, ready around October 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors Sep 8 to May 20; Under cover Aug 11 to Jun 17
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 8 to May 20
- Under cover
- Aug 11 to Jun 17
- First harvest
- About 28 days after sowing. Sown on September 8, ready around October 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors Dec 27 to Nov 17; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- Dec 27 to Nov 17
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on December 27, ready around February 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ArugulaOutdoors Sep 8 to May 20; Under cover Aug 11 to Jun 17
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 8 to May 20
- Under cover
- Aug 11 to Jun 17
- First harvest
- About 25 days after sowing. Sown on September 8, ready around October 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors Aug 15 to Mar 14; Under cover Jul 18 to Apr 11
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 15 to Mar 14
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Apr 11
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around November 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors Apr 6 to May 31, and Aug 15 to Oct 3; Under cover Mar 9 to Jun 28, and Jul 18 to Oct 31
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 6 to May 31, and Aug 15 to Oct 3
- Under cover
- Mar 9 to Jun 28, and Jul 18 to Oct 31
- First harvest
- About 70 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around June 15.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Green beanOutdoors Apr 6 to Jun 8, and Aug 15 to Oct 10; Under cover Mar 9 to Jul 6, and Jul 18 to Nov 7
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 6 to Jun 8, and Aug 15 to Oct 10
- Under cover
- Mar 9 to Jul 6, and Jul 18 to Nov 7
- First harvest
- About 61 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around June 6.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Fava beanOutdoors Nov 9 to Jan 12; Under cover Oct 12 to Feb 9
- Sow outdoors
- Nov 9 to Jan 12
- Under cover
- Oct 12 to Feb 9
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 9, ready around June 17.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors Jan 4 to May 18, and Aug 30 to Oct 21; Under cover Aug 2 to Nov 18, and Dec 7 to Jun 15
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 4 to May 18, and Aug 30 to Oct 21
- Under cover
- Aug 2 to Nov 18, and Dec 7 to Jun 15
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 4, ready around February 21.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors Aug 15 to Mar 9; Under cover Jul 18 to Apr 6
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 15 to Mar 9
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Apr 6
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 15, ready around November 7.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
GarlicOutdoors Nov 9 to Jan 12; Under cover Oct 12 to Feb 9
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 9 to Jan 12
- Under cover
- Oct 12 to Feb 9
- 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 15 to May 31; Under cover Jul 18 to Jun 28
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 15 to May 31
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Jun 28
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around November 13.
- 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 15 to Mar 28; Under cover Jul 18 to Apr 25
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 15 to Mar 28
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Apr 25
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 15, ready around November 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors Aug 15 to Jun 8; Under cover Jul 18 to Jul 6
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 15 to Jun 8
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Jul 6
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around October 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
BroccoliOutdoors Aug 15 to Oct 26, and Dec 17 to May 31; Under cover Jul 18 to Jun 28
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 15 to Oct 26, and Dec 17 to May 31
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Jun 28
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around October 8.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
CauliflowerOutdoors Aug 30 to May 18; Under cover Aug 2 to Jun 15
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 30 to May 18
- Under cover
- Aug 2 to Jun 15
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on August 30, ready around November 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 15 to Apr 6; Under cover Jul 18 to May 4
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 15 to Apr 6
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to May 4
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around December 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
KaleOutdoors Aug 15 to Oct 31, and Dec 23 to Jun 8; Under cover Jul 18 to Jul 6
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 15 to Oct 31, and Dec 23 to Jun 8
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Jul 6
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around October 2.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Bok choyOutdoors Feb 3 to May 20, and Sep 8 to Dec 3; Under cover Aug 11 to Jun 17
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 3 to May 20, and Sep 8 to Dec 3
- Under cover
- Aug 11 to Jun 17
- First harvest
- About 52 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around March 27.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors Feb 3 to Jun 8, and Aug 15 to Oct 13; Under cover Jan 6 to Jul 6, and Jul 18 to Nov 10
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 3 to Jun 8, and Aug 15 to Oct 13
- Under cover
- Jan 6 to Jul 6, and Jul 18 to Nov 10
- First harvest
- About 77 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around April 21.
- 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 8 to May 20; Under cover Aug 11 to Jun 17
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 8 to May 20
- Under cover
- Aug 11 to Jun 17
- First harvest
- About 31 days after sowing. Sown on September 8, ready around October 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors Aug 15 to Oct 28, and Dec 26 to May 1; Under cover Jul 18 to May 29
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 15 to Oct 28, and Dec 26 to May 1
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to May 29
- 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 15 to Apr 6; Under cover Jul 18 to May 4
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 15 to Apr 6
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to May 4
- 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 Escondido
Does it frost in Escondido?
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 Escondido?
Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 16 to May 18, and Aug 15 to Oct 2, or under cover Mar 19 to Jun 15, and Jul 18 to Oct 30.
What can I sow in Escondido in November?
Outdoors: chile pepper, bell pepper, eggplant, carrot, parsnip, radish, potato, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, mint, strawberry. Under cover: zucchini, beet, green bean, pea, broccoli, kale, basil, chives.
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