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Planting calendar for Fontana

Last frost around March 14, first frost around November 23: about 254 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 14
First frost: November 23
Frost-free days: 254

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Parsnip
Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Celery
Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
Scallion
Shallot
Cabbage
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The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Fontana. 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 Fontana, 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 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 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 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: 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
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: 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
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: 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
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: 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 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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	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: 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 under cover	November: Not this month	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: 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: 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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow 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: 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: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Sow 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 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: 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 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 18 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 21 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 11
Under cover: Mar 21 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 17 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 10; Under cover Mar 20 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 10
Under cover: Mar 20 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 22 to May 18, and Aug 12 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 25 to Jun 15, and Jul 15 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 18, and Aug 12 to Sep 12
Under cover: Mar 25 to Jun 15, and Jul 15 to Oct 10
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.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 22 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 10; Under cover Mar 25 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 10
Under cover: Mar 25 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Oct 8
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.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 17 to May 28, and Aug 12 to Sep 29; Under cover Mar 20 to Jun 25, and Jul 15 to Oct 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 28, and Aug 12 to Sep 29
Under cover: Mar 20 to Jun 25, and Jul 15 to Oct 27
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 17 to May 28, and Aug 12 to Sep 24; Under cover Mar 20 to Jun 25, and Jul 15 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 28, and Aug 12 to Sep 24
Under cover: Mar 20 to Jun 25, and Jul 15 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 17 to May 18, and Aug 12 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 20 to Jun 15, and Jul 15 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 18, and Aug 12 to Sep 12
Under cover: Mar 20 to Jun 15, and Jul 15 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 12 to May 18, and Aug 12 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 15 to Jun 15, and Jul 15 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 18, and Aug 12 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 15 to Jun 15, and Jul 15 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Aug 12 to Oct 17, and Dec 8 to Apr 19; Under cover Jul 15 to May 17

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Oct 17, and Dec 8 to Apr 19
Under cover: Jul 15 to May 17
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around October 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Jan 9 to Apr 24, and Aug 12 to Oct 12; Under cover Jul 15 to Nov 9, and Dec 12 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Apr 24, and Aug 12 to Oct 12
Under cover: Jul 15 to Nov 9, and Dec 12 to May 22
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 9, ready around February 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 12 to Mar 27; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 24

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 27
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 24
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around October 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 10 to May 17, and Sep 5 to Nov 17; Under cover Aug 8 to Jun 14

Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to May 17, and Sep 5 to Nov 17
Under cover: Aug 8 to Jun 14
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, 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 12 to Oct 18, and Dec 7 to Mar 6; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 3

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Oct 18, and Dec 7 to Mar 6
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 3
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 12, ready around October 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 10 to May 25, and Aug 29 to Oct 26; Under cover Aug 1 to Nov 23, and Dec 13 to Jun 22

Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to May 25, and Aug 29 to Oct 26
Under cover: Aug 1 to Nov 23, and Dec 13 to Jun 22
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, ready around March 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Jan 1 to May 8, and Sep 11 to Oct 27; Under cover Aug 14 to Nov 24, and Dec 4 to Jun 5

Sow outdoors: Jan 1 to May 8, and Sep 11 to Oct 27
Under cover: Aug 14 to Nov 24, and Dec 4 to Jun 5
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Sep 11 to May 8; Under cover Aug 14 to Jun 5

Sow outdoors: Sep 11 to May 8
Under cover: Aug 14 to Jun 5
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on September 11, 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 10 to Oct 26; Under cover Dec 13 to Nov 23

Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Oct 26
Under cover: Dec 13 to Nov 23
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, ready around March 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Sep 11 to Nov 28, and Dec 30 to May 8; Under cover Aug 14 to Jun 5

Sow outdoors: Sep 11 to Nov 28, and Dec 30 to May 8
Under cover: Aug 14 to Jun 5
First harvest: About 24 days after sowing. Sown on September 11, 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 12 to Mar 10; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 7

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 10
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 7
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around October 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 12 to May 28, and Aug 12 to Sep 18; Under cover Mar 15 to Jun 25, and Jul 15 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 28, and Aug 12 to Sep 18
Under cover: Mar 15 to Jun 25, and Jul 15 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 12, and Aug 12 to Sep 27; Under cover Mar 15 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 12, and Aug 12 to Sep 27
Under cover: Mar 15 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 9 to Jan 9; Under cover Oct 12 to Feb 6

Sow outdoors: Nov 9 to Jan 9
Under cover: Oct 12 to Feb 6
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.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Jan 9 to Apr 11, and Sep 5 to Oct 6; Under cover Aug 8 to Nov 3, and Dec 12 to May 9

Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Apr 11, and Sep 5 to Oct 6
Under cover: Aug 8 to Nov 3, and Dec 12 to May 9
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 9, ready around February 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 12 to Mar 1; Under cover Jul 15 to Mar 29

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 1
Under cover: Jul 15 to Mar 29
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 12, ready around November 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 9 to Jan 9; Under cover Oct 12 to Feb 6

Plant outdoors: Nov 9 to Jan 9
Under cover: Oct 12 to Feb 6
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.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Aug 12 to Apr 26; Under cover Jul 15 to May 24

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Apr 26
Under cover: Jul 15 to May 24
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around November 10.
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 12 to Mar 24; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 21

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 24
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 21
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 12, ready around October 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 12 to May 11; Under cover Jul 15 to Jun 8

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to May 11
Under cover: Jul 15 to Jun 8
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around October 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Jan 1 to Apr 9, and Aug 12 to Oct 6; Under cover Jul 15 to Nov 3, and Dec 4 to May 7

Sow outdoors: Jan 1 to Apr 9, and Aug 12 to Oct 6
Under cover: Jul 15 to Nov 3, and Dec 4 to May 7
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 5 to Oct 22, and Nov 11 to Apr 11; Under cover Aug 8 to May 9

Sow outdoors: Sep 5 to Oct 22, and Nov 11 to Apr 11
Under cover: Aug 8 to May 9
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 5, ready around November 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 12 to Mar 11; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 8

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 11
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 8
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around November 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Jan 7 to Apr 24, and Aug 12 to Oct 12; Under cover Jul 15 to Nov 9, and Dec 10 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Apr 24, and Aug 12 to Oct 12
Under cover: Jul 15 to Nov 9, and Dec 10 to May 22
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 7, ready around February 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 12 to May 8, and Sep 11 to Nov 6; Under cover Jan 15 to Jun 5, and Aug 14 to Dec 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to May 8, and Sep 11 to Nov 6
Under cover: Jan 15 to Jun 5, and Aug 14 to Dec 4
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on February 12, ready around April 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 14 to Jun 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 30; Under cover Feb 14 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Jun 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 30
Under cover: Feb 14 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around May 13.
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 Jan 9 to May 8, and Sep 11 to Nov 9; Under cover Aug 14 to Jun 5

Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to May 8, and Sep 11 to Nov 9
Under cover: Aug 14 to Jun 5
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on January 9, ready around February 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jan 9 to Mar 27, and Aug 12 to Oct 10; Under cover Jul 15 to Nov 7, and Dec 12 to Apr 24

Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Mar 27, and Aug 12 to Oct 10
Under cover: Jul 15 to Nov 7, and Dec 12 to Apr 24
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 12 to Oct 16, and Dec 21 to Mar 11; Under cover Jul 15 to Nov 13, and Nov 23 to Apr 8

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Oct 16, and Dec 21 to Mar 11
Under cover: Jul 15 to Nov 13, and Nov 23 to Apr 8
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 Fontana

When is the last frost in Fontana?

On average around March 14, and the first autumn frost comes around November 23. 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 Fontana?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 18 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 11, or under cover Mar 21 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Oct 9.

What can I sow in Fontana in November?

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