California, US
Planting calendar for Fresno
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors Mar 28 to Apr 22, and Aug 2 to Sep 11.
- 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 Fresno. 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 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: 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 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: 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 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: Not this month |
 Eggplant | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: Not this month |
 Sweet corn | January: Not this month | February: Sow 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: Not this month |
| Roots | ||||||||||||
 Carrot | 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: 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 |
 Beet | 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 |
 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 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 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 |
 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 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 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 |
| 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 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 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 |
 Swiss chard | 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 |
 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 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: Not this month | 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: Sow 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: 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: Sow 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 |
 Fava bean | January: Sow 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 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: 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 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 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: Not this month |
 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 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 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 |
 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 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: 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 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 |
 Cilantro | January: Sow 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: Not this month |
 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 under cover | November: Not this month | December: Sow under cover |
 Mint | 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 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 under cover | November: Not this month | December: Plant under cover |
 Raspberry | 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: Not this month | November: Plant under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 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 Mar 28 to Apr 22, and Aug 2 to Sep 11; Under cover Feb 28 to May 20, and Jul 5 to Oct 9
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 28 to Apr 22, and Aug 2 to Sep 11
- Under cover
- Feb 28 to May 20, and Jul 5 to Oct 9
- First harvest
- About 68 days after sowing. Sown on March 28, ready around June 4.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 27 to Apr 22, and Aug 2 to Sep 10; Under cover Feb 27 to May 20, and Jul 5 to Oct 8
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 27 to Apr 22, and Aug 2 to Sep 10
- Under cover
- Feb 27 to May 20, and Jul 5 to Oct 8
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around June 19.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 1 to Apr 27, and Aug 2 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 4 to May 25, and Jul 5 to Oct 9
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 1 to Apr 27, and Aug 2 to Sep 11
- Under cover
- Mar 4 to May 25, and Jul 5 to Oct 9
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around June 18.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
EggplantOutdoors Apr 1 to Apr 22, and Aug 2 to Sep 10; Under cover Mar 4 to May 20, and Jul 5 to Oct 8
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 1 to Apr 22, and Aug 2 to Sep 10
- Under cover
- Mar 4 to May 20, and Jul 5 to Oct 8
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around June 30.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 27 to May 7, and Aug 2 to Sep 28; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 4, and Jul 5 to Oct 26
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 27 to May 7, and Aug 2 to Sep 28
- Under cover
- Feb 27 to Jun 4, and Jul 5 to Oct 26
- First harvest
- About 50 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around May 16.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors Mar 27 to May 7, and Aug 2 to Sep 23; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 4, and Jul 5 to Oct 21
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 27 to May 7, and Aug 2 to Sep 23
- Under cover
- Feb 27 to Jun 4, and Jul 5 to Oct 21
- First harvest
- About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around May 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Winter squashOutdoors Mar 27 to Apr 27, and Aug 2 to Sep 12; Under cover Feb 27 to May 25, and Jul 5 to Oct 10
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 27 to Apr 27, and Aug 2 to Sep 12
- Under cover
- Feb 27 to May 25, and Jul 5 to Oct 10
- First harvest
- About 69 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around June 4.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 22 to Apr 27, and Aug 2 to Sep 14; Under cover Feb 22 to May 25, and Jul 5 to Oct 12
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 22 to Apr 27, and Aug 2 to Sep 14
- Under cover
- Feb 22 to May 25, and Jul 5 to Oct 12
- First harvest
- About 71 days after sowing. Sown on March 22, ready around June 1.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors Jan 29 to May 9, and Aug 15 to Sep 29; Under cover Jan 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 18 to Oct 27
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 29 to May 9, and Aug 15 to Sep 29
- Under cover
- Jan 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 18 to Oct 27
- First harvest
- About 102 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around May 11.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
BeetOutdoors Jan 29 to May 14, and Aug 8 to Oct 3; Under cover Jan 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 11 to Oct 31
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 29 to May 14, and Aug 8 to Oct 3
- Under cover
- Jan 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 11 to Oct 31
- First harvest
- About 76 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around April 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ParsnipOutdoors Aug 15 to Oct 1, and Nov 6 to Apr 6; Under cover Jul 18 to May 4
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 15 to Oct 1, and Nov 6 to Apr 6
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to May 4
- 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 8 to Apr 24, and Sep 6 to Nov 6; Under cover Aug 9 to May 22
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 8 to Apr 24, and Sep 6 to Nov 6
- Under cover
- Aug 9 to May 22
- First harvest
- About 35 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around February 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors Aug 21 to Sep 30, and Dec 14 to Mar 17; Under cover Jul 24 to Oct 28, and Nov 16 to Apr 14
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 21 to Sep 30, and Dec 14 to Mar 17
- Under cover
- Jul 24 to Oct 28, and Nov 16 to Apr 14
- First harvest
- About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 21, ready around October 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
TurnipOutdoors Jan 8 to May 1, and Sep 1 to Oct 14; Under cover Aug 4 to Nov 11, and Dec 11 to May 29
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 8 to May 1, and Sep 1 to Oct 14
- Under cover
- Aug 4 to Nov 11, and Dec 11 to May 29
- First harvest
- About 74 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around March 23.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors Jan 8 to Apr 18, and Sep 11 to Oct 13; Under cover Aug 14 to Nov 10, and Dec 11 to May 16
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 8 to Apr 18, and Sep 11 to Oct 13
- Under cover
- Aug 14 to Nov 10, and Dec 11 to May 16
- First harvest
- About 86 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around April 4.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors Jan 7 to Apr 18, and Sep 11 to Nov 11; Under cover Aug 14 to May 16
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 7 to Apr 18, and Sep 11 to Nov 11
- Under cover
- Aug 14 to May 16
- First harvest
- About 27 days after sowing. Sown on January 7, ready around February 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors Jan 29 to Jun 7, and Jul 30 to Oct 14; Under cover Jan 1 to Nov 11
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 29 to Jun 7, and Jul 30 to Oct 14
- Under cover
- Jan 1 to Nov 11
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around April 5.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ArugulaOutdoors Jan 8 to Apr 18, and Sep 11 to Nov 8; Under cover Aug 14 to May 16
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 8 to Apr 18, and Sep 11 to Nov 8
- Under cover
- Aug 14 to May 16
- First harvest
- About 50 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around February 27.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors Aug 21 to Mar 9; Under cover Jul 24 to Apr 6
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 21 to Mar 9
- Under cover
- Jul 24 to Apr 6
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 21, ready around November 7.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors Mar 22 to May 7, and Aug 8 to Sep 17; Under cover Feb 22 to Jun 4, and Jul 11 to Oct 15
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 22 to May 7, and Aug 8 to Sep 17
- Under cover
- Feb 22 to Jun 4, and Jul 11 to Oct 15
- First harvest
- About 67 days after sowing. Sown on March 22, ready around May 28.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Green beanOutdoors Mar 22 to May 22, and Aug 2 to Sep 25; Under cover Feb 22 to Jun 19, and Jul 5 to Oct 23
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 22 to May 22, and Aug 2 to Sep 25
- Under cover
- Feb 22 to Jun 19, and Jul 5 to Oct 23
- First harvest
- About 58 days after sowing. Sown on March 22, ready around May 19.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Fava beanOutdoors Nov 7 to Dec 27; Under cover Oct 10 to Jan 24
- Sow outdoors
- Nov 7 to Dec 27
- Under cover
- Oct 10 to Jan 24
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 7, ready around June 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors Jan 8 to Apr 17, and Sep 6 to Sep 27; Under cover Aug 9 to Oct 25, and Dec 11 to May 15
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 8 to Apr 17, and Sep 6 to Sep 27
- Under cover
- Aug 9 to Oct 25, and Dec 11 to May 15
- First harvest
- About 96 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around April 14.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors Aug 15 to Mar 7; Under cover Jul 18 to Apr 4
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 15 to Mar 7
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Apr 4
- 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 7 to Jan 7; Under cover Oct 10 to Feb 4
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 7 to Jan 7
- Under cover
- Oct 10 to Feb 4
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 7, ready around July 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors Aug 8 to Apr 26; Under cover Jul 11 to May 24
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 8 to Apr 26
- Under cover
- Jul 11 to May 24
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 8, ready around November 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
ScallionOutdoors Jul 30 to Jun 7; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- Jul 30 to Jun 7
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on July 30, ready around September 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
ShallotOutdoors Aug 15 to Mar 23; Under cover Jul 18 to Apr 20
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 15 to Mar 23
- Under cover
- Jul 18 to Apr 20
- 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 21 to Oct 10, and Nov 22 to May 10; Under cover Jul 24 to Jun 7
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 21 to Oct 10, and Nov 22 to May 10
- Under cover
- Jul 24 to Jun 7
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 21, ready around October 26.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
BroccoliOutdoors Jan 29 to Apr 29, and Aug 21 to Sep 25; Under cover Jan 1 to May 27, and Jul 24 to Oct 23
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 29 to Apr 29, and Aug 21 to Sep 25
- Under cover
- Jan 1 to May 27, and Jul 24 to Oct 23
- First harvest
- About 94 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around May 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 6 to Sep 26, and Nov 24 to Apr 17; Under cover Aug 9 to May 15
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 6 to Sep 26, and Nov 24 to Apr 17
- Under cover
- Aug 9 to May 15
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 6, ready around November 17.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 21 to Mar 22; Under cover Jul 24 to Apr 19
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 21 to Mar 22
- Under cover
- Jul 24 to Apr 19
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 21, ready around December 7.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
KaleOutdoors Jan 29 to May 14, and Aug 15 to Sep 30; Under cover Jan 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 18 to Oct 28
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 29 to May 14, and Aug 15 to Sep 30
- Under cover
- Jan 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 18 to Oct 28
- First harvest
- About 86 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around April 25.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Bok choyOutdoors Feb 17 to Apr 18, and Sep 11 to Oct 25; Under cover Jan 20 to May 16, and Aug 14 to Nov 22
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 17 to Apr 18, and Sep 11 to Oct 25
- Under cover
- Jan 20 to May 16, and Aug 14 to Nov 22
- First harvest
- About 47 days after sowing. Sown on February 17, ready around April 5.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors Feb 17 to May 19, and Aug 2 to Sep 29; Under cover Jan 20 to Jun 16, and Jul 5 to Oct 27
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 17 to May 19, and Aug 2 to Sep 29
- Under cover
- Jan 20 to Jun 16, and Jul 5 to Oct 27
- First harvest
- About 62 days after sowing. Sown on February 17, ready around April 20.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors Aug 8 to Oct 21, and Dec 22 to May 29; Under cover Jul 11 to Jun 26
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 8 to Oct 21, and Dec 22 to May 29
- Under cover
- Jul 11 to Jun 26
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on August 8, ready around September 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
CilantroOutdoors Jan 29 to Apr 18, and Sep 11 to Oct 26; Under cover Jan 1 to May 16, and Aug 14 to Nov 23
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 29 to Apr 18, and Sep 11 to Oct 26
- Under cover
- Jan 1 to May 16, and Aug 14 to Nov 23
- First harvest
- About 56 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around March 26.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors Jan 8 to Apr 6, and Aug 2 to Sep 29; Under cover Jul 5 to Oct 27, and Dec 11 to May 4
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 8 to Apr 6, and Aug 2 to Sep 29
- Under cover
- Jul 5 to Oct 27, and Dec 11 to May 4
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
MintOutdoors Jan 29 to Dec 19; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 29 to Dec 19
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors Aug 2 to Oct 1, and Dec 26 to Mar 22; Under cover Jul 5 to Oct 29, and Nov 28 to Apr 19
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 2 to Oct 1, and Dec 26 to Mar 22
- Under cover
- Jul 5 to Oct 29, and Nov 28 to Apr 19
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RaspberryOutdoors Dec 1 to Jan 7; Under cover Nov 3 to Feb 4
- Plant outdoors
- Dec 1 to Jan 7
- Under cover
- Nov 3 to Feb 4
- 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 Fresno
Does it frost in Fresno?
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 Fresno?
Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 28 to Apr 22, and Aug 2 to Sep 11, or under cover Feb 28 to May 20, and Jul 5 to Oct 9.
What can I sow in Fresno in November?
Outdoors: parsnip, spinach, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, mint. Under cover: radish, potato, turnip, lettuce, Swiss chard, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, raspberry.
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.
Get these dates as reminders
Bia turns this calendar into a nudge when it’s time to sow, plant out and harvest, for your backyard or community garden plot in Fresno. Free for 2 months.
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