California, US

Planting calendar for Glendale, California

Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors Mar 31 to Apr 30, and Aug 12 to Oct 13.

Frost: Frost is rare here

Sow now: November

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The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Glendale, California. 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 Glendale, California, 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 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: 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 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 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 under cover
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 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: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and 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 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: 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
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 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
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 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 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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Arugula	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow 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
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: 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 outdoors and 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 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 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 outdoors and under cover
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow 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 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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cauliflower	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: 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 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
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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Herbs
Basil	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow 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 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
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 outdoors and under cover
Mint	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
RaspberryWinters too mild here	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
RhubarbWinters too mild here	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Mar 31 to Apr 30, and Aug 12 to Oct 13; Under cover Mar 3 to May 28, and Jul 15 to Nov 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 30, and Aug 12 to Oct 13
Under cover: Mar 3 to May 28, and Jul 15 to Nov 10
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 30 to Apr 30, and Aug 12 to Nov 17; Under cover Mar 2 to May 28, and Jul 15 to Dec 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 30, and Aug 12 to Nov 17
Under cover: Mar 2 to May 28, and Jul 15 to Dec 15
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 30, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 6 to May 5, and Aug 12 to Nov 14; Under cover Mar 9 to Jun 2, and Jul 15 to Dec 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 5, and Aug 12 to Nov 14
Under cover: Mar 9 to Jun 2, and Jul 15 to Dec 12
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 6 to Apr 30, and Aug 12 to Nov 14; Under cover Mar 9 to May 28, and Jul 15 to Dec 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 30, and Aug 12 to Nov 14
Under cover: Mar 9 to May 28, and Jul 15 to Dec 12
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around July 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 30 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Oct 15; Under cover Mar 2 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Nov 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Oct 15
Under cover: Mar 2 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Nov 12
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on March 30, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Mar 30 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Oct 11; Under cover Mar 2 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Nov 8

Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Oct 11
Under cover: Mar 2 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Nov 8
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 30, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Mar 30 to May 5, and Aug 12 to Oct 15; Under cover Mar 2 to Jun 2, and Jul 15 to Nov 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to May 5, and Aug 12 to Oct 15
Under cover: Mar 2 to Jun 2, and Jul 15 to Nov 12
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 30, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 22 to May 5, and Aug 12 to Oct 9; Under cover Feb 22 to Jun 2, and Jul 15 to Nov 6

Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to May 5, and Aug 12 to Oct 9
Under cover: Feb 22 to Jun 2, and Jul 15 to Nov 6
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.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Aug 12 to May 18; Under cover Jul 15 to Jun 15

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to May 18
Under cover: Jul 15 to Jun 15
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 Aug 12 to Oct 31, and Dec 28 to May 20; Under cover Jul 15 to Jun 17

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Oct 31, and Dec 28 to May 20
Under cover: Jul 15 to Jun 17
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around September 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 12 to Apr 14; Under cover Jul 15 to May 12

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Apr 14
Under cover: Jul 15 to May 12
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 Sep 10 to May 9; Under cover Aug 13 to Jun 6

Sow outdoors: Sep 10 to May 9
Under cover: Aug 13 to Jun 6
First harvest: About 17 days after sowing. Sown on September 10, ready around September 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 15; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 12

Plant outdoors: Aug 17 to Mar 15
Under cover: Jul 20 to Apr 12
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 17, ready around October 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Sep 3 to Nov 25, and Dec 12 to May 19; Under cover Aug 6 to Jun 16

Sow outdoors: Sep 3 to Nov 25, and Dec 12 to May 19
Under cover: Aug 6 to Jun 16
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on September 3, ready around October 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Sep 16 to Apr 30; Under cover Aug 19 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Sep 16 to Apr 30
Under cover: Aug 19 to May 28
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 16, ready around October 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Sep 16 to Apr 30; Under cover Aug 19 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Sep 16 to Apr 30
Under cover: Aug 19 to May 28
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on September 16, ready around October 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Dec 12 to Nov 25; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Dec 12 to Nov 25
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on December 12, ready around January 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Sep 16 to Apr 30; Under cover Aug 19 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Sep 16 to Apr 30
Under cover: Aug 19 to May 28
First harvest: About 24 days after sowing. Sown on September 16, ready around October 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 12; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 9

Sow outdoors: Aug 17 to Mar 12
Under cover: Jul 20 to Apr 9
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around November 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 22 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Oct 9; Under cover Feb 22 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Nov 6

Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Oct 9
Under cover: Feb 22 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Nov 6
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on March 22, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 22 to May 22, and Aug 12 to Oct 14; Under cover Feb 22 to Jun 19, and Jul 15 to Nov 11

Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to May 22, and Aug 12 to Oct 14
Under cover: Feb 22 to Jun 19, and Jul 15 to Nov 11
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 22, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 13 to Jan 10; Under cover Oct 16 to Feb 7

Sow outdoors: Nov 13 to Jan 10
Under cover: Oct 16 to Feb 7
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 13, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Sep 10 to Oct 27, and Dec 21 to Apr 30; Under cover Aug 13 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Sep 10 to Oct 27, and Dec 21 to Apr 30
Under cover: Aug 13 to May 28
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on September 10, ready around October 28.
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 3; Under cover Jul 15 to Mar 31

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 3
Under cover: Jul 15 to Mar 31
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 13 to Jan 10; Under cover Oct 16 to Feb 7

Plant outdoors: Nov 13 to Jan 10
Under cover: Oct 16 to Feb 7
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 13, ready around July 21.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Aug 12 to May 13; Under cover Jul 15 to Jun 10

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to May 13
Under cover: Jul 15 to Jun 10
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 26; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 23

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 26
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 23
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 17 to May 20; Under cover Jul 20 to Jun 17

Sow outdoors: Aug 17 to May 20
Under cover: Jul 20 to Jun 17
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around October 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Aug 17 to Nov 8, and Nov 26 to May 13; Under cover Jul 20 to Jun 10

Sow outdoors: Aug 17 to Nov 8, and Nov 26 to May 13
Under cover: Jul 20 to Jun 10
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around October 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 10 to Apr 30; Under cover Aug 13 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Sep 10 to Apr 30
Under cover: Aug 13 to May 28
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 10, ready around November 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 23; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 20

Sow outdoors: Aug 17 to Mar 23
Under cover: Jul 20 to Apr 20
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around December 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Aug 12 to Nov 9, and Dec 6 to May 20; Under cover Jul 15 to Jun 17

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Nov 9, and Dec 6 to May 20
Under cover: Jul 15 to Jun 17
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around September 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Jan 28 to Apr 30, and Sep 16 to Dec 26; Under cover Aug 19 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Apr 30, and Sep 16 to Dec 26
Under cover: Aug 19 to May 28
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on January 28, ready around March 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Jan 28 to May 20, and Aug 12 to Oct 17; Under cover Jul 15 to Nov 14, and Dec 31 to Jun 17

Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to May 20, and Aug 12 to Oct 17
Under cover: Jul 15 to Nov 14, and Dec 31 to Jun 17
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on January 28, ready around April 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Sep 16 to Apr 30; Under cover Aug 19 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Sep 16 to Apr 30
Under cover: Aug 19 to May 28
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on September 16, ready around October 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Aug 12 to Nov 4, and Dec 11 to Apr 14; Under cover Jul 15 to May 12

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Nov 4, and Dec 11 to Apr 14
Under cover: Jul 15 to May 12
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 Mar 23; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 20

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Mar 23
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 20
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 Glendale, California

Does it frost in Glendale, California?

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 Glendale, California?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 31 to Apr 30, and Aug 12 to Oct 13, or under cover Mar 3 to May 28, and Jul 15 to Nov 10.

What can I sow in Glendale, California 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, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, kale, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, mint, strawberry. Under cover: tomato, zucchini, cucumber, winter squash, beet, green bean, pea, 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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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