California, US

Planting calendar for Santa Clarita

Last frost around January 28, first frost around January 5: about 342 frost-free days.

Last frost: January 28
First frost: January 5
Frost-free days: 342

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Parsnip
Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Celery
Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
Scallion
Shallot
Cabbage
6 more in the year table

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Santa Clarita. 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 Santa Clarita, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: 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: 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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beet	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Parsnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: 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 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 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 under cover	December: Sow under cover
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Spinach	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow 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 under cover	December: Sow under cover
Arugula	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow 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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow 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: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Scallion	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Shallot	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Broccoli	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Cauliflower	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Bok choy	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cilantro	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Chives	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow 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 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 2 to Apr 28, and Aug 10 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 5 to May 26, and Jul 13 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 28, and Aug 10 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 5 to May 26, and Jul 13 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around June 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 1 to Apr 28, and Aug 10 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 4 to May 26, and Jul 13 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 28, and Aug 10 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 4 to May 26, and Jul 13 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around June 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 7 to May 3, and Aug 10 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 10 to May 31, and Jul 13 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to May 3, and Aug 10 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 10 to May 31, and Jul 13 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 7, ready around June 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 7 to Apr 28, and Aug 10 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 10 to May 26, and Jul 13 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 28, and Aug 10 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 10 to May 26, and Jul 13 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 7, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 1 to May 12, and Aug 10 to Oct 4; Under cover Mar 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 13 to Nov 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to May 12, and Aug 10 to Oct 4
Under cover: Mar 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 13 to Nov 1
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 1 to May 12, and Aug 10 to Sep 29; Under cover Mar 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 13 to Oct 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to May 12, and Aug 10 to Sep 29
Under cover: Mar 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 13 to Oct 27
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around May 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 1 to May 2, and Aug 10 to Sep 17; Under cover Mar 4 to May 30, and Jul 13 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to May 2, and Aug 10 to Sep 17
Under cover: Mar 4 to May 30, and Jul 13 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around June 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 25 to May 2, and Aug 10 to Sep 18; Under cover Feb 25 to May 30, and Jul 13 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to May 2, and Aug 10 to Sep 18
Under cover: Feb 25 to May 30, and Jul 13 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around June 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Aug 10 to Oct 18, and Dec 3 to May 14; Under cover Jul 13 to Jun 11

Sow outdoors: Aug 10 to Oct 18, and Dec 3 to May 14
Under cover: Jul 13 to Jun 11
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on August 10, ready around October 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Jan 10 to May 16, and Aug 10 to Oct 13; Under cover Jul 13 to Nov 10, and Dec 13 to Jun 13

Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to May 16, and Aug 10 to Oct 13
Under cover: Jul 13 to Nov 10, and Dec 13 to Jun 13
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, ready around April 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 10 to Apr 14; Under cover Jul 13 to May 12

Sow outdoors: Aug 10 to Apr 14
Under cover: Jul 13 to May 12
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 10, ready around October 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 10 to May 10, and Sep 6 to Nov 18; Under cover Aug 9 to Jun 7

Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to May 10, and Sep 6 to Nov 18
Under cover: Aug 9 to Jun 7
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, ready around February 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 15 to Oct 20, and Dec 1 to Mar 19; Under cover Jul 18 to Apr 16

Plant outdoors: Aug 15 to Oct 20, and Dec 1 to Mar 19
Under cover: Jul 18 to Apr 16
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 15, ready around October 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 10 to May 18, and Aug 30 to Oct 26; Under cover Aug 2 to Nov 23, and Dec 13 to Jun 15

Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to May 18, and Aug 30 to Oct 26
Under cover: Aug 2 to Nov 23, and Dec 13 to Jun 15
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, ready around March 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Sep 12 to Oct 28, and Dec 29 to May 1; Under cover Aug 15 to May 29

Sow outdoors: Sep 12 to Oct 28, and Dec 29 to May 1
Under cover: Aug 15 to May 29
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 12, ready around October 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Sep 12 to May 1; Under cover Aug 15 to May 29

Sow outdoors: Sep 12 to May 1
Under cover: Aug 15 to May 29
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on September 12, ready around October 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Jan 10 to Oct 26; Under cover Dec 13 to Nov 23

Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Oct 26
Under cover: Dec 13 to Nov 23
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, ready around March 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Sep 12 to Nov 30, and Dec 28 to May 1; Under cover Aug 15 to May 29

Sow outdoors: Sep 12 to Nov 30, and Dec 28 to May 1
Under cover: Aug 15 to May 29
First harvest: About 24 days after sowing. Sown on September 12, ready around October 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 15 to Mar 11; Under cover Jul 18 to Apr 8

Sow outdoors: Aug 15 to Mar 11
Under cover: Jul 18 to Apr 8
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around November 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 25 to May 10, and Aug 10 to Sep 23; Under cover Feb 25 to Jun 7, and Jul 13 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to May 10, and Aug 10 to Sep 23
Under cover: Feb 25 to Jun 7, and Jul 13 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 25 to May 25, and Aug 10 to Oct 2; Under cover Feb 25 to Jun 22, and Jul 13 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to May 25, and Aug 10 to Oct 2
Under cover: Feb 25 to Jun 22, and Jul 13 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 25, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 10 to Jan 9; Under cover Oct 13 to Feb 6

Sow outdoors: Nov 10 to Jan 9
Under cover: Oct 13 to Feb 6
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 10, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Jan 10 to Apr 28, and Sep 6 to Oct 7; Under cover Aug 9 to Nov 4, and Dec 13 to May 26

Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Apr 28, and Sep 6 to Oct 7
Under cover: Aug 9 to Nov 4, and Dec 13 to May 26
First harvest: About 96 days after sowing. Sown on January 10, ready around April 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 10 to Mar 5; Under cover Jul 13 to Apr 2

Plant outdoors: Aug 10 to Mar 5
Under cover: Jul 13 to Apr 2
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 10, ready around November 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 10 to Jan 9; Under cover Oct 13 to Feb 6

Plant outdoors: Nov 10 to Jan 9
Under cover: Oct 13 to Feb 6
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.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Aug 10 to May 9; Under cover Jul 13 to Jun 6

Sow outdoors: Aug 10 to May 9
Under cover: Jul 13 to Jun 6
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 10, ready around November 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 10 to Mar 25; Under cover Jul 13 to Apr 22

Plant outdoors: Aug 10 to Mar 25
Under cover: Jul 13 to Apr 22
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 10, ready around October 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 15 to May 16; Under cover Jul 18 to Jun 13

Sow outdoors: Aug 15 to May 16
Under cover: Jul 18 to Jun 13
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around October 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Aug 15 to Oct 7, and Dec 28 to May 9; Under cover Jul 18 to Nov 4, and Nov 30 to Jun 6

Sow outdoors: Aug 15 to Oct 7, and Dec 28 to May 9
Under cover: Jul 18 to Nov 4, and Nov 30 to Jun 6
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around October 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 6 to Apr 28; Under cover Aug 9 to May 26

Sow outdoors: Sep 6 to Apr 28
Under cover: Aug 9 to May 26
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 6, ready around November 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 15 to Mar 25; Under cover Jul 18 to Apr 22

Sow outdoors: Aug 15 to Mar 25
Under cover: Jul 18 to Apr 22
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 15, ready around December 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Jan 3 to May 16, and Aug 10 to Oct 12; Under cover Jul 13 to Nov 9, and Dec 6 to Jun 13

Sow outdoors: Jan 3 to May 16, and Aug 10 to Oct 12
Under cover: Jul 13 to Nov 9, and Dec 6 to Jun 13
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 3, ready around February 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 11 to May 1, and Sep 12 to Nov 7; Under cover Jan 14 to May 29, and Aug 15 to Dec 5

Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to May 1, and Sep 12 to Nov 7
Under cover: Jan 14 to May 29, and Aug 15 to Dec 5
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on February 11, ready around April 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 11 to May 16, and Aug 10 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 14 to Jun 13, and Jul 13 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to May 16, and Aug 10 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 14 to Jun 13, and Jul 13 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on February 11, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors all year

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

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Jan 7 to May 1, and Sep 12 to Nov 10; Under cover Aug 15 to May 29

Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to May 1, and Sep 12 to Nov 10
Under cover: Aug 15 to May 29
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on January 7, ready around February 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jan 5 to Apr 14, and Aug 10 to Oct 11; Under cover Jul 13 to Nov 8, and Dec 8 to May 12

Sow outdoors: Jan 5 to Apr 14, and Aug 10 to Oct 11
Under cover: Jul 13 to Nov 8, and Dec 8 to May 12
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Aug 10 to Oct 17, and Dec 17 to Mar 25; Under cover Jul 13 to Apr 22

Plant outdoors: Aug 10 to Oct 17, and Dec 17 to Mar 25
Under cover: Jul 13 to Apr 22
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

Nearby

Questions about growing in Santa Clarita

When is the last frost in Santa Clarita?

On average around January 28, and the first autumn frost comes around January 5. 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 Santa Clarita?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 2 to Apr 28, and Aug 10 to Sep 16, or under cover Mar 5 to May 26, and Jul 13 to Oct 14.

What can I sow in Santa Clarita in November?

Outdoors: parsnip, radish, spinach, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, mint. Under cover: carrot, beet, potato, turnip, lettuce, Swiss chard, kale, chives, strawberry.

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