California, US
Planting calendar for San Diego
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors Apr 25 to Jun 1, and Aug 19 to Nov 3.
- 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 San Diego. 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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: Not this month | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 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 outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 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 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 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 |
| 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 outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 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 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 |
| 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: 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 |
 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: 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 |
 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: 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 |
 Celery | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Beans and peas | ||||||||||||
 Runner bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 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 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 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 |
| Onion family | ||||||||||||
 Onion | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Garlic | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: 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 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 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 |
 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: 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 |
| 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: 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 |
 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 25 to Jun 1, and Aug 19 to Nov 3; Under cover Mar 28 to Jun 29, and Jul 22 to Dec 1
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 25 to Jun 1, and Aug 19 to Nov 3
- Under cover
- Mar 28 to Jun 29, and Jul 22 to Dec 1
- 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.
Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 23 to Jun 1, and Aug 19 to Nov 16; Under cover Mar 26 to Jun 29, and Jul 22 to Dec 14
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 23 to Jun 1, and Aug 19 to Nov 16
- Under cover
- Mar 26 to Jun 29, and Jul 22 to Dec 14
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around July 16.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Bell pepperOutdoors May 2 to Jun 6, and Aug 19 to Nov 11; Under cover Apr 4 to Jul 4, and Jul 22 to Dec 9
- Sow outdoors
- May 2 to Jun 6, and Aug 19 to Nov 11
- Under cover
- Apr 4 to Jul 4, and Jul 22 to Dec 9
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 19.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
EggplantOutdoors May 2 to Jun 1, and Aug 19 to Nov 11; Under cover Apr 4 to Jun 29, and Jul 22 to Dec 9
- Sow outdoors
- May 2 to Jun 1, and Aug 19 to Nov 11
- Under cover
- Apr 4 to Jun 29, and Jul 22 to Dec 9
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 31.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 23 to Jun 15, and Aug 19 to Oct 22; Under cover Mar 26 to Jul 13, and Jul 22 to Nov 19
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 23 to Jun 15, and Aug 19 to Oct 22
- Under cover
- Mar 26 to Jul 13, and Jul 22 to Nov 19
- First harvest
- About 49 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around June 11.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors Apr 23 to Jun 15, and Aug 19 to Oct 19; Under cover Mar 26 to Jul 13, and Jul 22 to Nov 16
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 23 to Jun 15, and Aug 19 to Oct 19
- Under cover
- Mar 26 to Jul 13, and Jul 22 to Nov 16
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around June 16.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Winter squashOutdoors Apr 23 to Jun 6, and Aug 19 to Nov 16; Under cover Mar 26 to Jul 4, and Jul 22 to Dec 14
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 23 to Jun 6, and Aug 19 to Nov 16
- Under cover
- Mar 26 to Jul 4, and Jul 22 to Dec 14
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around June 28.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 6, and Aug 19 to Oct 22; Under cover Mar 15 to Jul 4, and Jul 22 to Nov 19
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 12 to Jun 6, and Aug 19 to Oct 22
- Under cover
- Mar 15 to Jul 4, and Jul 22 to Nov 19
- First harvest
- About 70 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors Aug 19 to Apr 26; Under cover Jul 22 to May 24
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 19 to Apr 26
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to May 24
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around October 18.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
BeetOutdoors Aug 19 to May 1; Under cover Jul 22 to May 29
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 19 to May 1
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to May 29
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around September 30.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ParsnipOutdoors Aug 19 to Apr 3; Under cover Jul 22 to May 1
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 19 to Apr 3
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to May 1
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around November 5.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RadishOutdoors Aug 23 to Jun 17; Under cover Jul 26 to Jul 15
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 23 to Jun 17
- Under cover
- Jul 26 to Jul 15
- First harvest
- About 18 days after sowing. Sown on August 23, ready around September 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors Aug 19 to Mar 13; Under cover Jul 22 to Apr 10
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 19 to Mar 13
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to Apr 10
- First harvest
- About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 19, ready around October 18.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
TurnipOutdoors Aug 3 to Jul 8; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 3 to Jul 8
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on August 3, ready around September 8.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors Sep 4 to Jun 2; Under cover Aug 7 to Jun 30
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 4 to Jun 2
- Under cover
- Aug 7 to Jun 30
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 4, ready around October 16.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors Sep 4 to Jun 2; Under cover Aug 7 to Jun 30
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 4 to Jun 2
- Under cover
- Aug 7 to Jun 30
- First harvest
- About 29 days after sowing. Sown on September 4, ready around October 3.
- 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 4 to Jun 2; Under cover Aug 7 to Jun 30
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 4 to Jun 2
- Under cover
- Aug 7 to Jun 30
- First harvest
- About 26 days after sowing. Sown on September 4, ready around September 30.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors Aug 19 to Mar 17; Under cover Jul 22 to Apr 14
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 19 to Mar 17
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to Apr 14
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around November 5.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 15, and Aug 19 to Oct 21; Under cover Mar 15 to Jul 13, and Jul 22 to Nov 18
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 12 to Jun 15, and Aug 19 to Oct 21
- Under cover
- Mar 15 to Jul 13, and Jul 22 to Nov 18
- First harvest
- About 68 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 19.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Green beanOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 25, and Aug 19 to Oct 25; Under cover Mar 15 to Nov 22
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 12 to Jun 25, and Aug 19 to Oct 25
- Under cover
- Mar 15 to Nov 22
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 11.
- 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 Aug 23 to Apr 18; Under cover Jul 26 to May 16
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 23 to Apr 18
- Under cover
- Jul 26 to May 16
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 23, ready around October 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors Aug 19 to Mar 8; Under cover Jul 22 to Apr 5
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 19 to Mar 8
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to Apr 5
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 19, ready around November 11.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
GarlicOutdoors Nov 10 to Jan 16; Under cover Oct 13 to Feb 13
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 10 to Jan 16
- Under cover
- Oct 13 to Feb 13
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 10, ready around July 18.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors Aug 19 to May 3; Under cover Jul 22 to May 31
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 19 to May 3
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to May 31
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around November 17.
- 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 19 to Mar 31; Under cover Jul 22 to Apr 28
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 19 to Mar 31
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to Apr 28
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 19, ready around November 5.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors Aug 19 to May 18; Under cover Jul 22 to Jun 15
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 19 to May 18
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to Jun 15
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around October 24.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
BroccoliOutdoors Aug 19 to Apr 16; Under cover Jul 22 to May 14
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 19 to Apr 16
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to May 14
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around October 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
CauliflowerOutdoors Aug 23 to Apr 18; Under cover Jul 26 to May 16
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 23 to Apr 18
- Under cover
- Jul 26 to May 16
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on August 23, ready around November 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 19 to Mar 18; Under cover Jul 22 to Apr 15
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 19 to Mar 18
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to Apr 15
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around December 5.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
KaleOutdoors Aug 19 to May 1; Under cover Jul 22 to May 29
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 19 to May 1
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to May 29
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around October 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Bok choyOutdoors Sep 4 to Jun 2; Under cover Aug 7 to Jun 30
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 4 to Jun 2
- Under cover
- Aug 7 to Jun 30
- First harvest
- About 29 days after sowing. Sown on September 4, ready around October 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors Jan 16 to Apr 17, and Aug 19 to Oct 25; Under cover Jul 22 to Nov 22, and Dec 19 to May 15
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 16 to Apr 17, and Aug 19 to Oct 25
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to Nov 22, and Dec 19 to May 15
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 16, ready around February 21.
- 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 4 to Jun 2; Under cover Aug 7 to Jun 30
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 4 to Jun 2
- Under cover
- Aug 7 to Jun 30
- First harvest
- About 31 days after sowing. Sown on September 4, ready around October 5.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors Aug 19 to Apr 3; Under cover Jul 22 to May 1
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 19 to Apr 3
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to May 1
- 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 19 to Mar 18; Under cover Jul 22 to Apr 15
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 19 to Mar 18
- Under cover
- Jul 22 to Apr 15
- 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 San Diego
Does it frost in San Diego?
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 San Diego?
Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 25 to Jun 1, and Aug 19 to Nov 3, or under cover Mar 28 to Jun 29, and Jul 22 to Dec 1.
What can I sow in San Diego in November?
Outdoors: chile pepper, bell pepper, eggplant, winter squash, carrot, beet, parsnip, radish, potato, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, arugula, celery, pea, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, kale, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, chives, mint, strawberry. Under cover: tomato, zucchini, cucumber, sweet corn, runner bean, 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