California, US
Planting calendar for Oceanside
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors Apr 5 to May 12, and Aug 17 to Nov 20.
- 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
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When each crop can be sown in Oceanside. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.
Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)
| Crop | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruiting | ||||||||||||
 Tomato | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Chile pepper | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Bell pepper | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Eggplant | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Zucchini | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Cucumber | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: 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 outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Sweet corn | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | 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 under cover |
| Roots | ||||||||||||
 Carrot | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow 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 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 |
 Parsnip | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Radish | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow 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 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 |
 Spinach | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Swiss chard | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow 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 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 |
 Celery | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Beans and peas | ||||||||||||
 Runner bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow 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 under cover |
 Green bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | 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 beanWinters 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 |
 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 outdoors and 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 |
 GarlicWinters 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 |
 Leek | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Scallion | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Shallot | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
| Brassicas | ||||||||||||
 Cabbage | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Broccoli | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow 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 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 |
 Bok choy | 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 |
| Herbs | ||||||||||||
 Basil | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Parsley | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Cilantro | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Sow under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow 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 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 |
 Mint | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Fruit | ||||||||||||
 Strawberry | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 RaspberryWinters too mild here | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 RhubarbWinters too mild here | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.
Crop by crop
Fruiting
TomatoOutdoors Apr 5 to May 12, and Aug 17 to Nov 20; Under cover Mar 8 to Jun 9, and Jul 20 to Dec 18
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 5 to May 12, and Aug 17 to Nov 20
- Under cover
- Mar 8 to Jun 9, and Jul 20 to Dec 18
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around June 10.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 3 to May 12, and Aug 17 to Nov 21; Under cover Mar 6 to Jun 9, and Jul 20 to Dec 19
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 3 to May 12, and Aug 17 to Nov 21
- Under cover
- Mar 6 to Jun 9, and Jul 20 to Dec 19
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around June 26.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 12 to May 17, and Aug 17 to Nov 17; Under cover Mar 15 to Jun 14, and Jul 20 to Dec 15
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 12 to May 17, and Aug 17 to Nov 17
- Under cover
- Mar 15 to Jun 14, and Jul 20 to Dec 15
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 29.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
EggplantOutdoors Apr 12 to May 12, and Aug 17 to Nov 17; Under cover Mar 15 to Jun 9, and Jul 20 to Dec 15
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 12 to May 12, and Aug 17 to Nov 17
- Under cover
- Mar 15 to Jun 9, and Jul 20 to Dec 15
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around July 11.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 3 to May 26, and Aug 17 to Oct 31; Under cover Mar 6 to Jun 23, and Jul 20 to Nov 28
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 3 to May 26, and Aug 17 to Oct 31
- Under cover
- Mar 6 to Jun 23, and Jul 20 to Nov 28
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around May 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors Apr 3 to May 26, and Aug 17 to Oct 30; Under cover Mar 6 to Jun 23, and Jul 20 to Nov 27
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 3 to May 26, and Aug 17 to Oct 30
- Under cover
- Mar 6 to Jun 23, and Jul 20 to Nov 27
- First harvest
- About 52 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around May 25.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Winter squashOutdoors Apr 3 to May 17, and Aug 17 to Nov 21; Under cover Mar 6 to Jun 14, and Jul 20 to Dec 19
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 3 to May 17, and Aug 17 to Nov 21
- Under cover
- Mar 6 to Jun 14, and Jul 20 to Dec 19
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around June 8.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 24 to May 17, and Aug 17 to Nov 26; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 14, and Jul 20 to Dec 24
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 24 to May 17, and Aug 17 to Nov 26
- Under cover
- Feb 24 to Jun 14, and Jul 20 to Dec 24
- First harvest
- About 67 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 30.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors Aug 17 to Apr 23; Under cover Jul 20 to May 21
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to Apr 23
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to May 21
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around October 16.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
BeetOutdoors Aug 17 to Apr 28; Under cover Jul 20 to May 26
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to Apr 28
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to May 26
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around September 28.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ParsnipOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 31; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 28
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to Mar 31
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Apr 28
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around November 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RadishOutdoors Sep 11 to May 19; Under cover Aug 14 to Jun 16
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 11 to May 19
- Under cover
- Aug 14 to Jun 16
- First harvest
- About 17 days after sowing. Sown on September 11, ready around September 28.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 10; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 7
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 17 to Mar 10
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Apr 7
- First harvest
- About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 17, ready around October 16.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
TurnipOutdoors Sep 3 to May 29; Under cover Aug 6 to Jun 26
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 3 to May 29
- Under cover
- Aug 6 to Jun 26
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on September 3, ready around October 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors Sep 19 to May 8; Under cover Aug 22 to Jun 5
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 19 to May 8
- Under cover
- Aug 22 to Jun 5
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 19, ready around October 31.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors Sep 19 to May 8; Under cover Aug 22 to Jun 5
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 19 to May 8
- Under cover
- Aug 22 to Jun 5
- First harvest
- About 28 days after sowing. Sown on September 19, ready around October 17.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ArugulaOutdoors Sep 19 to May 8; Under cover Aug 22 to Jun 5
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 19 to May 8
- Under cover
- Aug 22 to Jun 5
- First harvest
- About 25 days after sowing. Sown on September 19, ready around October 14.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 14; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 11
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to Mar 14
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Apr 11
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around November 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors Mar 24 to May 26, and Aug 17 to Nov 26; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 23, and Jul 20 to Dec 24
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 24 to May 26, and Aug 17 to Nov 26
- Under cover
- Feb 24 to Jun 23, and Jul 20 to Dec 24
- First harvest
- About 65 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 28.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Green beanOutdoors Mar 24 to Jun 4, and Aug 17 to Nov 5; Under cover Feb 24 to Jul 2, and Jul 20 to Dec 3
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 24 to Jun 4, and Aug 17 to Nov 5
- Under cover
- Feb 24 to Jul 2, and Jul 20 to Dec 3
- First harvest
- About 58 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Fava beanNot here: winters too mild here
- Sow outdoors
- Not here: winters too mild here
- Under cover
- No
- First harvest
- Not grown here.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors Sep 11 to Apr 15; Under cover Aug 14 to May 13
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 11 to Apr 15
- Under cover
- Aug 14 to May 13
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on September 11, ready around October 29.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 5; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 2
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 17 to Mar 5
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Apr 2
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 17, ready around November 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
GarlicNot here: winters too mild here
- Plant outdoors
- Not here: winters too mild here
- Under cover
- No
- First harvest
- Not grown here.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors Aug 17 to Apr 30; Under cover Jul 20 to May 28
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to Apr 30
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to May 28
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around November 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
ScallionOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
ShallotOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 28; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 25
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 17 to Mar 28
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Apr 25
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 17, ready around November 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors Aug 17 to May 15; Under cover Jul 20 to Jun 12
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to May 15
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Jun 12
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around October 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
BroccoliOutdoors Aug 17 to Apr 13; Under cover Jul 20 to May 11
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to Apr 13
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to May 11
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around October 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 11 to Apr 15; Under cover Aug 14 to May 13
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 11 to Apr 15
- Under cover
- Aug 14 to May 13
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 11, ready around November 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 15; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 12
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to Mar 15
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Apr 12
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around December 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
KaleOutdoors Aug 17 to Apr 28; Under cover Jul 20 to May 26
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to Apr 28
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to May 26
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around October 4.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Bok choyOutdoors Sep 19 to May 8; Under cover Aug 22 to Jun 5
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 19 to May 8
- Under cover
- Aug 22 to Jun 5
- First harvest
- About 28 days after sowing. Sown on September 19, ready around October 17.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors Jan 13 to Apr 14, and Aug 17 to Nov 3; Under cover Jul 20 to Dec 1, and Dec 16 to May 12
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 13 to Apr 14, and Aug 17 to Nov 3
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Dec 1, and Dec 16 to May 12
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 13, ready around February 18.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
CilantroOutdoors Sep 19 to May 8; Under cover Aug 22 to Jun 5
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 19 to May 8
- Under cover
- Aug 22 to Jun 5
- First harvest
- About 31 days after sowing. Sown on September 19, ready around October 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 31; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 28
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to Mar 31
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Apr 28
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
MintOutdoors all year
- Sow outdoors
- all year
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors Aug 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
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RaspberryNot here: winters too mild here
- Plant outdoors
- Not here: winters too mild here
- Under cover
- No
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here
- Plant outdoors
- Not here: winters too mild here
- Under cover
- No
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
Questions about growing in Oceanside
Does it frost in Oceanside?
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 Oceanside?
Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 5 to May 12, and Aug 17 to Nov 20, or under cover Mar 8 to Jun 9, and Jul 20 to Dec 18.
What can I sow in Oceanside in November?
Outdoors: tomato, chile pepper, bell pepper, eggplant, winter squash, sweet corn, carrot, beet, parsnip, radish, potato, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, arugula, celery, runner bean, pea, onion, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, kale, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, chives, mint, strawberry. Under cover: zucchini, cucumber, green bean, basil.
How accurate are these dates?
They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.
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App StoreComing soonHow these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work