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Planting calendar for Lubbock

Last frost around March 21, first frost around November 17: about 241 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 21
First frost: November 17
Frost-free days: 241

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
Brussels sprout
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Parsnip
Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Celery
Shallot
Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Lubbock. 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 Lubbock, 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: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	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: Not this month	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: Not this month	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 under cover	October: Not this month	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 under cover	October: Not this month	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: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	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 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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	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 outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Plant 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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	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
Leaves
Lettuce	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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	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
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 outdoors and 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
Arugula	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
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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Sow 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 under cover	October: Not this month	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: 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: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	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 outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant 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 under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant 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 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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow 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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	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: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brussels sprout	January: Sow 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: 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: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	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 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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	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
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 under cover	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant 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: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	January: Plant 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

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Apr 25 to May 20, and Jul 26 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 28 to Jun 17, and Jun 28 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 20, and Jul 26 to Aug 30
Under cover: Mar 28 to Jun 17, and Jun 28 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 25, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 24 to May 20, and Jul 26 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 27 to Jun 17, and Jun 28 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 20, and Jul 26 to Aug 28
Under cover: Mar 27 to Jun 17, and Jun 28 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 29 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 30; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 30
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 29 to May 20, and Jul 26 to Aug 28; Under cover Apr 1 to Jun 17, and Jun 28 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 20, and Jul 26 to Aug 28
Under cover: Apr 1 to Jun 17, and Jun 28 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 24 to Jun 4, and Jul 26 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 27 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jun 4, and Jul 26 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 27 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 24 to Jun 4, and Jul 26 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 27 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jun 4, and Jul 26 to Sep 11
Under cover: Mar 27 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 24 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 27 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 30
Under cover: Mar 27 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around June 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 19 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 22 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 22 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 15 to May 26, and Jul 26 to Sep 2; Under cover Jan 18 to Sep 30

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 26, and Jul 26 to Sep 2
Under cover: Jan 18 to Sep 30
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 15 to May 31, and Jul 26 to Sep 15; Under cover Jan 18 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 31, and Jul 26 to Sep 15
Under cover: Jan 18 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around April 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Feb 3 to Apr 21, and Jul 26 to Aug 20, and Dec 3 to Dec 15; Under cover Jun 28 to Sep 17, and Nov 5 to Nov 17, and Dec 3 to Dec 15, and Dec 31 to May 19

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 21, and Jul 26 to Aug 20, and Dec 3 to Dec 15
Under cover: Jun 28 to Sep 17, and Nov 5 to Nov 17, and Dec 3 to Dec 15, and Dec 31 to May 19
First harvest: About 107 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Feb 3 to Apr 22, and Aug 24 to Oct 21; Under cover Jan 6 to May 20, and Jul 27 to Nov 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 22, and Aug 24 to Oct 21
Under cover: Jan 6 to May 20, and Jul 27 to Nov 18
First harvest: About 26 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around March 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Feb 3 to Mar 31, and Aug 5 to Sep 3; Under cover Jan 6 to Apr 28, and Jul 8 to Oct 1

Plant outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 31, and Aug 5 to Sep 3
Under cover: Jan 6 to Apr 28, and Jul 8 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 86 days after planting. Planted on February 3, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Feb 3 to Apr 29, and Aug 19 to Sep 26; Under cover Jan 6 to May 27, and Jul 22 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 29, and Aug 19 to Sep 26
Under cover: Jan 6 to May 27, and Jul 22 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around March 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Feb 6 to Apr 15, and Aug 30 to Sep 22; Under cover Jan 9 to May 13, and Aug 2 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Apr 15, and Aug 30 to Sep 22
Under cover: Jan 9 to May 13, and Aug 2 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on February 6, ready around April 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Feb 3 to Apr 15, and Aug 30 to Oct 18; Under cover Jan 6 to May 13, and Aug 2 to Nov 15

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 15, and Aug 30 to Oct 18
Under cover: Jan 6 to May 13, and Aug 2 to Nov 15
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around March 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 15 to Sep 26; Under cover Jan 18 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Sep 26
Under cover: Jan 18 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around April 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Feb 3 to Apr 15, and Aug 30 to Oct 19; Under cover Jan 6 to May 13, and Aug 2 to Nov 16

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 15, and Aug 30 to Oct 19
Under cover: Jan 6 to May 13, and Aug 2 to Nov 16
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around March 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Jan 22 to Mar 23, and Aug 5 to Aug 25, and Nov 28 to Dec 26; Under cover Jul 8 to Sep 22, and Oct 31 to Apr 20

Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Mar 23, and Aug 5 to Aug 25, and Nov 28 to Dec 26
Under cover: Jul 8 to Sep 22, and Oct 31 to Apr 20
First harvest: About 111 days after sowing. Sown on January 22, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 19 to Jun 4, and Jul 26 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 22 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Jun 4, and Jul 26 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 22 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 19 to Jun 19, and Jul 26 to Sep 13; Under cover Mar 22 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Jun 19, and Jul 26 to Sep 13
Under cover: Mar 22 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 4 to Dec 7; Under cover Oct 7 to Jan 4

Sow outdoors: Nov 4 to Dec 7
Under cover: Oct 7 to Jan 4
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 4, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Feb 3 to Apr 22, and Aug 24 to Sep 7; Under cover Jan 6 to May 20, and Jul 27 to Aug 10, and Aug 24 to Sep 7, and Sep 21 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 22, and Aug 24 to Sep 7
Under cover: Jan 6 to May 20, and Jul 27 to Aug 10, and Aug 24 to Sep 7, and Sep 21 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around April 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Jan 30 to Mar 22, and Jul 26 to Aug 24, and Nov 16 to Dec 19; Under cover Jun 28 to Sep 21, and Oct 19 to Apr 19

Plant outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 22, and Jul 26 to Aug 24, and Nov 16 to Dec 19
Under cover: Jun 28 to Sep 21, and Oct 19 to Apr 19
First harvest: About 115 days after planting. Planted on January 30, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 4 to Dec 15; Under cover Oct 7 to Jan 12

Plant outdoors: Nov 4 to Dec 15
Under cover: Oct 7 to Jan 12
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 4, ready around July 12.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Feb 3 to May 21, and Jul 26 to Dec 15; Under cover Jun 28 to Jun 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to May 21, and Jul 26 to Dec 15
Under cover: Jun 28 to Jun 18
First harvest: About 120 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Jan 22 to Oct 6; Under cover Dec 25 to Nov 3

Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Oct 6
Under cover: Dec 25 to Nov 3
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on January 22, ready around March 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Jul 26 to Aug 25, and Nov 28 to Mar 23; Under cover Jun 28 to Sep 22, and Oct 31 to Apr 20

Plant outdoors: Jul 26 to Aug 25, and Nov 28 to Mar 23
Under cover: Jun 28 to Sep 22, and Oct 31 to Apr 20
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on July 26, ready around October 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Feb 3 to May 16, and Aug 5 to Sep 3; Under cover Jan 6 to Jun 13, and Jul 8 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to May 16, and Aug 5 to Sep 3
Under cover: Jan 6 to Jun 13, and Jul 8 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 93 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around May 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 15 to May 16, and Aug 5 to Sep 3; Under cover Jan 18 to Jun 13, and Jul 8 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 16, and Aug 5 to Sep 3
Under cover: Jan 18 to Jun 13, and Jul 8 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 3 to Apr 22; Under cover Jan 6 to May 20

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 22
Under cover: Jan 6 to May 20
First harvest: About 101 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 3 to Apr 5, and Aug 5 to Dec 15; Under cover Jul 8 to May 3

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 5, and Aug 5 to Dec 15
Under cover: Jul 8 to May 3
First harvest: About 135 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 15 to May 27, and Jul 26 to Sep 10; Under cover Jan 18 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to May 27, and Jul 26 to Sep 10
Under cover: Jan 18 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around April 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 24 to Apr 15, and Aug 30 to Oct 8; Under cover Jan 27 to May 13, and Aug 2 to Nov 5

Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Apr 15, and Aug 30 to Oct 8
Under cover: Jan 27 to May 13, and Aug 2 to Nov 5
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on February 24, ready around April 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 21 to Jun 20, and Jul 26 to Sep 17; Under cover Feb 21 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Jun 20, and Jul 26 to Sep 17
Under cover: Feb 21 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on March 21, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Feb 3 to Jun 11, and Jul 12 to Sep 25; Under cover Jan 6 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Jun 11, and Jul 12 to Sep 25
Under cover: Jan 6 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around April 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 15 to Apr 15, and Aug 30 to Oct 7; Under cover Jan 18 to May 13, and Aug 2 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Apr 15, and Aug 30 to Oct 7
Under cover: Jan 18 to May 13, and Aug 2 to Nov 4
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around April 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Feb 3 to Apr 21, and Jul 26 to Sep 9; Under cover Jan 6 to May 19, and Jun 28 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 21, and Jul 26 to Sep 9
Under cover: Jan 6 to May 19, and Jun 28 to Oct 7
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 Feb 15 to Nov 4; Under cover Jan 18 to Dec 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Nov 4
Under cover: Jan 18 to Dec 2
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 Feb 3 to Apr 5, and Jul 26 to Sep 7; Under cover Jan 6 to May 3, and Jun 28 to Oct 5

Plant outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 5, and Jul 26 to Sep 7
Under cover: Jan 6 to May 3, and Jun 28 to Oct 5
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Nov 24 to Jan 8; Under cover Oct 27 to Feb 5

Plant outdoors: Nov 24 to Jan 8
Under cover: Oct 27 to Feb 5
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

RhubarbOutdoors Nov 13 to Dec 31; Under cover Oct 16 to Jan 28

Plant outdoors: Nov 13 to Dec 31
Under cover: Oct 16 to Jan 28
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

Nearby

Questions about growing in Lubbock

When is the last frost in Lubbock?

On average around March 21, and the first autumn frost comes around November 17. 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 Lubbock?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 25 to May 20, and Jul 26 to Aug 30, or under cover Mar 28 to Jun 17, and Jun 28 to Sep 27.

What can I sow in Lubbock in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, Brussels sprout, raspberry, rhubarb. Under cover: parsnip, radish, spinach, arugula, celery, shallot, mint.

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